Strongs Number: G2664
- Greek Word
- καταπαύω
- Transliteration
- katapauō
- Phonetic
- kat-ap-ow'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to settle down that is (literally) to colonize or (figuratively) to (cause to) desist
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to make quiet, to cause to be at rest, to grant rest
a. to lead to a quiet abode
b. to still, restrain, to cause (one striving to do something) to desist
2. to rest, take rest
- Origin
- From G2596 and G3973
- Bible Usage
- cease (give) rest (-rain).