ἄνεσις, -εως, ἡ (ἀνίημι), [in LXX: 2Es.4.22 (שָׁלוּ), 2Ch.23:15, I Est.4:62, Wis.13:13, Sir.15:20 26:10 * ;] a loosening, relaxation: Act.24:23 (RV, indulgence; cf. MM, VGT, see word); by St. Paul, opposite to θλίψις, expressed or understood, relief: 2Co.2:12 7:5 8:13, 2Th.1:7.† SYN.: ἀνάπαυσις (which see).† (AS)
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G425 — ἄνεσις
anesis · rest · Greek
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Acts 24:23 · ἄνεσινHe ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.2 Corinthians 2:13 · ἄνεσινI had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.2 Corinthians 7:5 · ἄνεσινFor when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.2 Corinthians 8:13 · ἄνεσις,It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.2 Thessalonians 1:7 · ἄνεσινand to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels