Quotes about Rest
But if you do not listen to Me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying a load while entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in its gates to consume the citadels of Jerusalem.’”
- Jeremiah 17:27
This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.”
- Jeremiah 31:2
At this I awoke and looked around. My sleep had been most pleasant to me.
- Jeremiah 31:26
And they went and stayed in Geruth Chimham, near Bethlehem, in order to proceed into Egypt
- Jeremiah 41:17
You have said, ‘Woe is me because the LORD has added sorrow to my pain! I am worn out with groaning and have found no rest.’”
- Jeremiah 45:3
‘Alas, O sword of the LORD, how long until you rest? Return to your sheath; cease and be still!’
- Jeremiah 47:6
How can it rest when the LORD has commanded it? He has appointed it against Ashkelon and the shore of its coastland.”
- Jeremiah 47:7
Abandon the towns and settle among the rocks, O dwellers of Moab! Be like a dove that nests at the mouth of a cave.
- Jeremiah 48:28
Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.
- Jeremiah 50:34
Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress.
- Lamentations 1:3
We are closely pursued; we are weary and find no rest.
- Lamentations 5:5
So I will lay to rest My wrath against you, and My jealousy will turn away from you. Then I will be calm and no longer angry.
- Ezekiel 16:42