Strong's Lexicon sabbatismos: Sabbath rest Original Word: σαββατισμός Word Origin: Derived from the root word σάββατον (sabbaton), which means "Sabbath." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent is שַׁבָּת (shabbat), Strong's Hebrew #7676, which refers to the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship. Usage: The term "sabbatismos" refers to a Sabbath rest, a concept of spiritual rest and cessation from labor. It is used in the New Testament to describe a rest that is available to the people of God, symbolizing a deeper, spiritual rest that believers enter through faith in Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, the Sabbath was a day of rest observed on the seventh day of the week, commemorating God's rest after creation (Genesis 2:2-3). It was a sign of the covenant between God and Israel, a day set apart for worship and cessation from work (Exodus 20:8-11). In the New Testament, the concept of Sabbath rest is expanded to signify the spiritual rest found in Christ, who fulfills the law and offers eternal rest to His followers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a derivation of sabbaton Definition a sabbath rest NASB Translation Sabbath rest (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4520: σαββατισμόςσαββατισμός, σαββατισμου, ὁ (σαββατίζω to keep the sabbath); 1. a keeping sabbath. 2. the blessed rest from toils and troubles looked for in the age to come by the true worshippers of God and true Christians (R. V. sabbath rest): Hebrews 4:9. (Plutarch, de superstit. c. 3; ecclesiastical writings.) From a derivative of sabbaton; a "sabbatism", i.e. (figuratively) the repose of Christianity (as a type of heaven) -- rest. see GREEK sabbaton |
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