New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about rest

Woven into the core design of creation, rest is presented throughout Scripture not as unproductive downtime, but as a sacred requirement for physical renewal and spiritual trust. In the verses about rest, the Bible consistently instructs believers to cease strive, observe intentional rhythms of renewal, and rely on God?s sovereign provision rather than endless human labor. Key themes include God setting the pattern of Sabbath at creation, the gift of divine restoration in times of exhaustion, and Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of eternal rest for the soul. Rather than tying human worth to constant work or self-reliance, Scripture calls believers to pause, reflect, and surrender their burdens to the Creator. The biblical rest offers a deep release from anxiety, weariness, and spiritual burnout. By trusting in God's finished work and entering into His presence, individuals find total restoration for body and soul, grounded in the peace of His eternal care.

By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing. So on the seventh day he rested from all of his work.
Genesis 2:2

God blessed the seventh day and made it holy. He rested on it. After he had created everything, he rested from all of the work he had done.
Genesis 2:3

He said to them, "Here is what the Lord commanded. He said, 'Tomorrow will be a day of rest. It will be a holy Sabbath day. It will be set apart for the Lord. So bake what you want to bake. Boil what you want to boil. Save what is left. Keep it until morning.' "
Exodus 16:23

"Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy.
Exodus 20:8

Do all of your work in six days.
Exodus 20:9

But the seventh day is a Sabbath in honor of the Lord your God. Do not do any work on that day. The same command applies to your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, and your animals. It also applies to any outsiders who live in your cities.
Exodus 20:10

In six days I made the heavens and the earth. I made the oceans and everything in them. But I rested on the seventh day. So I blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
Exodus 20:11

"Do all of your work in six days. But do not do any work on the seventh day. Then your oxen and donkeys can rest. The slaves who are born in your house can be renewed. And so can the outsiders.
Exodus 23:12

Do your work in six days. But the seventh day is a Sabbath. You must rest on it. It is set apart for me. Those who work on the Sabbath day must be put to death.
Exodus 31:15

The Lord replied, "I will go with you. And I will give you rest."
Exodus 33:14

"Do your work in six days. But you must rest on the seventh day. Even when you are plowing your land or gathering your crops, you must rest on the seventh day.
Exodus 34:21

" 'There are six days when you can work. But the seventh day is a Sabbath. You must rest on it. Come together on that sacred day. You must not do any work on it. No matter where you live, it is a Sabbath day in my honor.
Leviticus 23:3

" 'But the seventh year must be a sabbath for the land. The land must rest during it. It is a sabbath year in my honor. Do not plant your fields. Do not trim the branches in your vineyards.
Leviticus 25:4

"Observe the Sabbath day. Keep it holy, just as the Lord your God commanded you.
Deuteronomy 5:12

Do all of your work in six days.
Deuteronomy 5:13

But the seventh day is a Sabbath in honor of the Lord your God. Do not do any work on that day. The same command applies to your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your oxen, your donkeys and your other animals. It also applies to any outsiders who live in your cities. I want your male and female servants to rest, just as you do.
Deuteronomy 5:14

Remember that you were slaves in Egypt. The Lord your God reached out his mighty hand and powerful arm and brought you out of there. So he has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day.
Deuteronomy 5:15

But first you will go across the Jordan River. You will settle in the land he's giving you. It will belong to you as your share. He will give you peace and rest from all of your enemies around you. You will live in safety.
Deuteronomy 12:10

"Remember what Moses, the servant of the Lord, commanded you. He said, 'The Lord your God is giving you this land. It's a place where you can settle down and live in peace and rest.'
Joshua 1:13

The Lord gave them peace and rest on every side. That's what he had promised their fathers he would do. Not one of their enemies was able to fight against Israel and win. The Lord handed all of their enemies over to them.
Joshua 21:44

A long time had passed. The Lord had given Israel peace and rest from all of their enemies who were around them. By that time Joshua was very old.
Joshua 23:1

"I praise the Lord. He has given peace and rest to his people Israel. That's exactly what he promised to do. He gave his people good promises through his servant Moses. Every single word of those promises has come true.
1 Kings 8:56

" 'But you are going to have a son. He will be a man of peace. And I will give him peace and rest from all of his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon. I will give Israel peace and quiet while he is king.
1 Chronicles 22:9

King David stood up. He said, "All of you, listen to me. With all my heart I wanted to build a house for the Lord. I wanted it to be a place of peace and rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord. The ark is the stool for our God's feet. I made plans to build the Lord's house.
1 Chronicles 28:2

"Let's build up our towns," Asa said to the people of Judah. "Let's put walls around them. Let's provide them with towers. Let's make them secure with gates that have heavy metal bars. The land still belongs to us. That's because we've trusted in the Lord our God. We trusted in him, and he has given us peace and rest on every side." So they built. And things went well for them.
2 Chronicles 14:7

All of the people of Judah were happy about the promise they had made. They turned to God with all their heart. When they did, they found him. So the Lord gave them peace and rest on every side.
2 Chronicles 15:15

"But as soon as the people were enjoying peace and rest again, they did what was evil in your sight. Then you handed them over to their enemies. So their enemies ruled over them. When they cried out to you again, you heard them from heaven. You loved them very much. So you saved them time after time.
Nehemiah 9:28

In the grave, sinful people don't cause trouble anymore. And there those who are tired find rest.
Job 3:17

I will lie down and sleep in peace. Lord, you alone keep me safe.
Psalm 4:8

So my heart is glad. Joy is on my tongue. My body also will be secure.
Psalm 16:9

He lets me lie down in fields of green grass. He leads me beside quiet waters.
Psalm 23:2

Be still. Be patient. Wait for the Lord to act. Don't be upset when other people succeed. Don't be upset when they carry out their evil plans.
Psalm 37:7

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. I find my rest in God alone. He is the One who saves me.
Psalm 62:1

I will find my rest in God alone. He is the One who gives me hope.
Psalm 62:5

The person who rests in the shadow of the Most High God will be kept safe by the Mighty One.
Psalm 91:1

So when I was angry, I took an oath. I said, "They will never enjoy the rest I planned for them."
Psalm 95:11

I said to myself, "Be calm. The Lord has been good to me."
Psalm 116:7

It's useless for you to work from early morning until late at night just to get food to eat. God provides for those he loves even while they sleep.
Psalm 127:2

He has said, "This will be my resting place for ever and ever. Here I will sit on my throne, because that's what I want.
Psalm 132:14

When you lie down, you won't be afraid. When you lie down, you will sleep soundly.
Proverbs 3:24

Having respect for the Lord leads to life. Then you will be content and free from trouble.
Proverbs 19:23

At that time the man who is called the Root from Jesse's family line will be like a banner that brings nations together. They will come to him. And the place where he rules will be glorious.
Isaiah 11:10

The Lord will put an end to Israel's suffering and trouble. They won't be slaves anymore.
Isaiah 14:3

He said to his people, "I am offering you a resting place. Let those who are tired rest." He continued, "I am offering you a place of peace and quiet." But they wouldn't listen.
Isaiah 28:12

The Lord and King is the Holy One of Israel. He says, "You will find peace and rest when you turn away from your sins and depend on me. You will receive the strength you need when you stay calm and trust in me. But you do not want to do what I tell you to.
Isaiah 30:15

The Lord says, "Heaven is my throne. The earth is under my control. So how could you ever build a house for me? Where would my resting place be?
Isaiah 66:1

The Lord tells the people of Judah, "Stand where the roads cross, and look around. Ask where the old paths are. Ask for the good path, and walk on it. Then your hearts will find rest in me. But you said, 'We won't walk on it.'
Jeremiah 6:16

I will give rest to those who are tired. I will satisfy those who are weak."
Jeremiah 31:25

"Come to me, all of you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28

Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:29

Serving me is easy, and my load is light."
Matthew 11:30

The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath day."
Matthew 12:8

Then Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath day was made for man. Man was not made for the Sabbath day.
Mark 2:27

But many people were coming and going. So they did not even have a chance to eat. Then Jesus said to his apostles, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place. You need to get some rest."
Mark 6:31

Then they went home. There they prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath day in order to obey the Law.
Luke 23:56

God's promise of enjoying his rest still stands. So be careful that none of you fails to receive it.
Hebrews 4:1

Now we who have believed enjoy that rest. God said, "When I was angry I took an oath. I said, 'They will never enjoy the rest I planned for them.' " --(Psalm 95:11) Ever since God created the world, his work has been finished.
Hebrews 4:3

So there is still a Sabbath rest for God's people.
Hebrews 4:9

God rested from his work. Those who enjoy God's rest also rest from their work.
Hebrews 4:10

So let us make every effort to enjoy that rest. Then no one will fall into sin by following the example of those who didn't obey God.
Hebrews 4:11

Then each of them was given a white robe. "Wait a little longer," they were told. "There are still more of your believing brothers and sisters who must be killed."
Revelation 6:11

Then I heard a voice from heaven. "Write this," it said. "Blessed are the dead who die as believers in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Holy Spirit. "They will rest from their labor. What they have done will not be forgotten."
Revelation 14:13

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about rest

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