σαββατισμός
A "sabbatism", i.e. (figuratively) the repose of Christianity (as a type of heaven)
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What does σαββατισμός (sabbatismós) mean in the Bible?
σαββατισμός (sabbatismós) is a Greek word meaning "a "sabbatism", i.e. (figuratively) the repose of Christianity (as a type of heaven)". :--rest. Highlights ultimate rest patterned after God's own rest at creation. This term runs through the canonical themes of Creation.
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Meaning
:--rest.
Why This Word Matters
Highlights ultimate rest patterned after God's own rest at creation. Hebrews 4:1-13
Grammatical Forms
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Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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