Similar to the noun “anapausis,” the Greek verb “anapauo” described rest, taking rest, or giving rest.

Jesus said He gives rest to people (Mt. 11:28Mt. 11:28
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28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

WP-Bible plugin).  Sleepy disciples were told to rest (Mt. 26:45Mt. 26:45
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45 Then cometh he to the disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

WP-Bible plugin).  Jesus believed there are times when one should take a rest from his work (Mk. 6:31Mk. 6:31
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31 And he saith unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

WP-Bible plugin).  Luke used this word in Lk. 12:19Lk. 12:19
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19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry.

WP-Bible plugin to describe the “ease” desired by a wealthy man.  Christians “refreshed” the spirits of fellow saints (1 Cor. 16:181 Cor. 16:18
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18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours: acknowledge ye therefore them that are such.

WP-Bible plugin; 2 Cor. 7:132 Cor. 7:13
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13 Therefore we have been comforted: And in our comfort we joyed the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit hath been refreshed by you all.

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This Greek verb is used more than a dozen times in the New Testament.