καταπαύω
katapaúō
G2664 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To cause to rest, to bring to a stop, to settle or make quiet. In literal contexts, to lead someone or a group into a place of rest or to cause them to cease from a journey or activity; in extended or figurative sense, to bring about cessation from labor, trouble, or unrest, often with the nuance of granting a state of tranquility or completion.
Semantic Range
to cause to rest, to cause to cease, to settle, to stop, to give rest, to quiet, to grant rest after labor, to bring into a state of tranquility or completion
Root / Etymology
From the preposition κατά (down, according to, intensive) and the verb παύω (to stop, cease, bring to an end). Thus, καταπαύω expresses an intensive or completed idea of causing something or someone to stop completely or to rest thoroughly.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, καταπαύω may be used both for literal cessation of action (such as quieting noise or ending a process) and for bringing about rest. In the Septuagint, the verb often translates Hebrew נוּחַ (nuach, to rest, settle) and is used especially for moments when the Israelites or individuals are caused to rest from wandering or struggle, as in entering the land or Sabbath rest. In the New Testament (e.g., Hebrews 4), the verb carries strong connotations of being led or allowed into a place or state of final rest, often drawing on scriptural traditions of rest in the land or divine rest, but the primary sense remains causing cessation or granting rest. English translations (e.g., 'give rest,' 'cause to rest,' 'cease') sometimes flatten the nuance present in Koine and LXX usage—in particular, the act of bringing about a deliberate, achieved transition from activity/trouble to calm or security.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from κατά and παύω; to settle down, i.e. (literally) to colonize, or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist:--cease, (give) rest(-rain).
Root Family
καταπαύω (katapauō) — to cause to cease, to bring rest, to quiet
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2664-02 |
κατέπαυσεν | katepausen | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
he caused to rest | 3 | |
G2664-01 |
κατέπαυσαν | katepausan | V AOR ACT IND 3P PL |
they restrained | they brought to rest | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2664-01 |
Acts 14:18 | κατέπαυσαν | katepausan | V AOR ACT IND 3P PL |
they restrained | they brought to rest |
G2664-02 |
Hebrews 4:4 | κατέπαυσεν | katepausen | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
he caused to rest | |
G2664-02 |
Hebrews 4:8 | κατέπαυσεν | katepausen | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
he caused to rest | |
G2664-02 |
Hebrews 4:10 | κατέπαυσεν | katepausen | V AOR ACT IND 3P SG |
he caused to rest |