Playlist: anapausis (topic)
God's Rest and the Millennium
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAnapausis is the Greek word for rest in the positive sense. It is closely related to katapausis , and both come from the root pauo , meaning to cease, stop, or leave off. The prefix changes the meaning. Kata- means down, so katapausis is a down-cessation, a stoppage that is negative or neutral: activity simply ceases and …
Psalms: Book Four (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the discussion of rest within the biblical context, the Greek term *anapausis* (G372) is significant for its positive connotation of repose and comfort. Unlike *katapausis*, which emphasizes ceasing or stopping with a neutral or negative tone, *anapausis* conveys a sense of peace and rest, as seen in Matthew 11:29 where Jesus …
The Sabbath: Rest
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word *anapausis* (G372) carries a positive connotation of rest, repose, or comfort, distinguishing it from the more neutral or negative tone of *katapausis*, which signifies a cessation or stopping of activity. Derived from the root *pauo*, meaning to cease or stop, *anapausis* incorporates the prefix *ana-*, meaning …