ἀνά-παυσις, -εως, ή

(ἀνάπαύω) [in LXX chiefly for נוּחַ and its derivatives, שַׁבָּת and its cognates (Ex, Le) ;]

cessation, rest, refreshment: Mat.11:26 12:43, Luk.11:24, Rev.4:8 14:11.†

SYN.: ἄνεσις (lit, the relaxation of the strings of a lyre), prop. signifies the rest or ease which comes from the relaxation of unfavour­able conditions, as, e.g. affliction: ἀνάπ. the rest which comes from the temporary cessation of labour (see Tr. Stn. § xl; Cremer, 827; MM, VGT, see word) (AS)

cessation; rest; refreshment