Strong's G2664 · Greek
καταπαύω
katapaúō
Definition
to settle down, i.e. (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist
KJV: cease, (give) rest(-rain)
Root / derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G3973 (παύω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καταπαύω across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Hebrews3 verses
For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
Hebrews 4:8For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
Hebrews 4:10For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2664 (katapaúō) mean?
to settle down, i.e. (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist
How many times does G2664 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2664 (καταπαύω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rest.”
How is katapaúō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2664 is rendered as “rest” (2×), “ceased” (1×), “given” (1×), “they” (1×).
Where does the Greek word καταπαύω come from?
from G2596 (κατά) and G3973 (παύω);