Topical Encyclopedia The concept of "refresh" in the Bible encompasses both physical and spiritual rejuvenation. It is a theme that appears throughout Scripture, illustrating God's provision, the renewal of strength, and the restoration of the soul.Old Testament References In the Old Testament, the idea of refreshment is often associated with physical rest and the renewal of strength. For instance, in Exodus 23:12 , God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath: "For six days you are to do your work, but on the seventh day you must cease, so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and the son of your maidservant and the foreigner may be refreshed." Here, refreshment is linked to the Sabbath rest, a divine ordinance for physical and spiritual renewal. Psalm 23:3 speaks to the spiritual aspect of refreshment: "He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name." This verse highlights God's role in restoring and refreshing the soul, providing guidance and righteousness. New Testament References In the New Testament, refreshment takes on a more spiritual dimension, often associated with the presence of the Holy Spirit and the community of believers. Acts 3:19-20 calls for repentance and promises times of refreshing: "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ appointed for you." The Apostle Paul frequently mentions refreshment in the context of fellowship and mutual encouragement among believers. In Romans 15:32 , he expresses his desire to visit the Roman Christians: "so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed." Similarly, in Philemon 1:7 , Paul acknowledges the refreshment brought by Philemon's love: "Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints." Spiritual Refreshment Spiritual refreshment is a recurring theme in the Bible, often linked to the work of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Isaiah 40:31 promises renewal for those who trust in the Lord: "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint." This verse underscores the divine source of true refreshment and strength. The refreshment of the soul is also tied to the living water that Jesus offers. In John 4:14 , Jesus tells the Samaritan woman at the well, "But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life." This metaphor of living water signifies the eternal refreshment and satisfaction found in Christ. Practical Application Believers are encouraged to seek refreshment through prayer, Scripture, and fellowship. The practice of Sabbath rest, as instituted in the Old Testament, remains a model for finding physical and spiritual renewal. Engaging in community with other believers, as seen in the New Testament, provides mutual encouragement and refreshment. In summary, the biblical concept of refreshment encompasses both the physical and spiritual realms, offering a holistic view of God's provision for His people. Through rest, repentance, and relationship with God and others, believers can experience the refreshment that God intends for them. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v.) To make fresh again; to restore strength, spirit, animation, or the like, to; to relieve from fatigue or depression; to reinvigorate; to enliven anew; to reanimate; as, sleep refreshes the body and the mind.2. (v.) To make as if new; to repair; to restore. 3. (n.) The act of refreshing. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia REFRESH; REFRESHINGre-fresh', re-fresh'-ing: "Refresh" occurs a few times in the Old Testament as the translation of naphash, "to take breath," figurative "to be refreshed" (Exodus 23:12; Exodus 31:17 2 Samuel 16:14); of rawach, "to have room (1 Samuel 16:23 Job 32:20, margin "find relief," the King James Version margin "may breathe"); of ca`adh, "to support" (1 Kings 13:7); and in the New Testament as the translation of anapauo, "to give rest" (1 Corinthians 16:18 2 Corinthians 7:13 Philemon 1:7, 20; in compound middle, Romans 15:32 the King James Version); also of anapsucho, "to invigorate," "revive" (2 Timothy 1:16), and other words. "Refreshing" is in Isaiah 28:12 marge`ah, "rest" or "quiet"; and in Acts 3:19, anapsuxis, "seasons of refreshing," through the coming of Jesus, the Christ; compare 2 Esdras 11:46 and the King James Version, Sirach 43:22 hilaroo). Greek 373. anapauo -- to give rest, give intermission from labor, by ... ... refresh. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anapauo Phonetic Spelling: (an-ap-ow'-o) Short Definition: I make to rest, give rest to, rest, take my ease ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/373.htm - 8k 404. anapsucho -- to refresh 1879. epanapauo -- to refresh, rest upon 2711. katapsucho -- to cool 4875. sunanapauomai -- to lie down to rest with, fig. to be ... 5594. psucho -- to breathe, blow, to make cool 5177. tugchano -- to hit, hit upon, meet, happen 1958. epimeleia -- attention, care Strong's Hebrew 5095. nahal -- to lead or guide to a watering place, bring to a ...... to lead or guide to a watering place, bring to a place of rest, refresh. Transliteration: nahal Phonetic Spelling: (naw-hal') Short Definition: guide. ... /hebrew/5095.htm - 6k 5582. saad -- to support, sustain, stay 7502. raphad -- to spread 5314. naphash -- to be refreshed 4390. male -- to be full, to fill 7725. shub -- to turn back, return Library Nisibene Hymns. Hymn i. O God of Mercies who Didst Refresh Noah ... Certainly in all These Things, as You Can Learn or Refresh Your ... Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless Acts xxvi. 30-32 The Race of Life With How Great Reverence Christ must be Received Honour the Bishop. Continue in Unity and Love. Congratulations and Entreaties. Conclusion. Thesaurus Refresh (18 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. REFRESH; REFRESHING. ... WL Walker. Multi-Version Concordance Refresh (18 Occurrences). Acts 27:3 The next day, we touched at Sidon ... /r/refresh.htm - 13k Refreshing (6 Occurrences) Refreshed (16 Occurrences) Visited (40 Occurrences) Kindly (57 Occurrences) Onesiph'orus (2 Occurrences) Julius (5 Occurrences) Love-sick (2 Occurrences) Lovesick (3 Occurrences) Land (19790 Occurrences) Resources Why did Jesus speak so strongly against lukewarm faith? | GotQuestions.orgWhen is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about overcoming grief? | GotQuestions.org Refresh: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Refresh (18 Occurrences)Acts 27:3 1 Corinthians 16:18 2 Timothy 1:16 Philemon 1:20 Genesis 18:5 Exodus 23:12 Judges 19:5 Judges 19:8 2 Samuel 16:2 1 Kings 13:7 Job 9:18 Song of Songs 2:5 Isaiah 11:3 Isaiah 66:15 Jeremiah 31:25 Lamentations 1:11 Lamentations 1:16 Lamentations 1:19 Subtopics Related Terms |
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