Playlist: anapausis (topic)

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God's Rest and the Millennium

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Greek word *anapausis* (G372) carries a distinct meaning related to rest, differing from other terms used for cessation or stopping. Unlike *katapausis*, which implies a neutral or negative cessation, *anapausis* conveys a positive, uplifting sense of rest or repose, suggesting a beneficial outcome from stopping work. This …


Psalms: Book Four (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In 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. Ritenbaugh

The 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 …