The term "reposed" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible but is often used in theological discussions to describe a state of rest, peace, or tranquility, particularly in the context of death or eternal rest. In the Christian tradition, repose is associated with the soul's rest in God after death, reflecting a state of peace and fulfillment in the presence of the Lord.

Biblical Context

1. Rest in God: The concept of repose is closely related to the biblical idea of rest. In the Old Testament, God established the Sabbath as a day of rest, symbolizing spiritual repose and trust in God's provision. Genesis 2:2-3 states, "By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished."

2. Peace in Christ: In the New Testament, Jesus offers rest to those who come to Him. Matthew 11:28-29 records Jesus' invitation: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." This rest is not merely physical but spiritual, signifying a deeper repose found in a relationship with Christ.

3. Eternal Rest: The ultimate repose for believers is found in eternal life with God. Revelation 14:13 speaks of the blessed state of those who die in the Lord: "Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, 'Write this: Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.' 'Yes,' says the Spirit, 'they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.'" This passage highlights the hope of eternal rest and peace for the faithful.

Theological Significance

Repose, in a theological sense, signifies the soul's rest in God, both in this life and the next. It is a state of peace that comes from faith and trust in God's promises. The believer's repose is rooted in the assurance of salvation through Jesus Christ and the hope of eternal life. This concept is central to Christian eschatology, where the faithful anticipate a future where they will dwell in perfect peace and rest in the presence of God.

Practical Implications

For Christians, the idea of repose encourages a life of faith and trust in God's sovereignty. It calls believers to find their rest in Christ amidst life's trials and to look forward to the eternal rest promised in Scripture. The assurance of repose in the afterlife provides comfort and hope, motivating believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling, knowing that their ultimate rest is secure in the Lord.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Repose.

2. (a.) Composed; calm; tranquil; at rest.

3427. yashab -- to sit, remain, dwell
... married (6), marrying (1), occupants (1), occupied (1), passed (1), peaceful (1),
placed (1), remain (21), remained (27), remaining (1), reposed (1), resettle ...
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Psalm 56 Deliverance from Oppression and Falsehood.
... In God most holy, just, and true,. I have reposed my trust; Nor will I fear what
flesh can do,. ... In thee, most holy, just, and true,. I have reposed my trust; ...
/.../the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 56 deliverance from oppression.htm

The Peace-Bringer in the Spiritual World
... the reality of demoniacal possession, and if the representation that Jesus also
assumed it is due to the evangelists, what trust can be reposed in authorities ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the peace-bringer in the spiritual.htm

Jeremiah
... the hurt of the people, xxiii.9-40, and who imagined that the catastrophe, if it
came, would speedily be reversed, xxviii.; and the priests reposed a stubborn ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/jeremiah.htm

An Abandoned Heathen Temple.
... On afterwards enquiring what induced them to withdraw the confidence they had so
long reposed in Runga, they answered, `You,' (meaning the Missionaries), `told ...
/.../hodson/old daniel/chapter sixteen an abandoned heathen.htm

Eligius, Bishop of Noyon.
... So great was the confidence reposed in him, that when any work was to be done for
the court, gold, silver, and precious stones were sent him without measure or ...
/.../neander/light in the dark places/eligius bishop of noyon.htm

The Christian Urged To, and Assisted In, an Express Act of Self ...
... it be expressed with some affecting solemnity."6. A written instrument to be signed
and declared before God, at some season of extraordinary devotion, reposed ...
/.../chapter xvii the christian urged.htm

"Most Gladly Therefore Will I Rather Glory in My Infirmities, that ...
... Thy heart, my Father, could the temple fill,. And its deep silence was a song to
Thee. My mind reposed in its captivity,. By the clear evidence of love subdued; ...
/.../waring/hymns and meditations/most gladly therefore will i.htm

On the Worthy Praise of the Pure Queen of Heaven.
... What was it made thee God's mother, made thee a casket in which the Eternal
Wisdom reposed? O Lady, it was the sins of us poor mortals! ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xvi on the worthy.htm

The Converted Infidel
... Nestling down in a valley that intervened, reposed the charming little village with
its neat cottages, white church, little red school house and one or two ...
/.../touching incidents and remarkable answers to prayer/the converted infidel.htm

The Unchangeable Christ
... The child on whom you may have reposed your whole affection for years, grows up
and goes forth into the world, and forms new ties, and you are left alone. ...
/.../all saints day and other sermons/sermon xxxi the unchangeable christ.htm

Reposed (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Repose. 2. (a.) Composed; calm; tranquil;
at rest. Multi-Version Concordance Reposed (1 Occurrence). ...
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Trust (201 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) That upon which confidence is reposed; ground of reliance; hope.
7. (n.) An estate devised or granted in confidence that ...
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Repose (8 Occurrences)

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Use (620 Occurrences)
... 8. (n.) The benefit or profit of lands and tenements. Use imports a trust
and confidence reposed in a man for the holding of lands. ...
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Reposes (3 Occurrences)

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Tychicus (5 Occurrences)
... glory of Christ." (5) The character and career of Tychicus are such as show him
altogether affectionate, faithful and worthy of the confidence reposed in him ...
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Latin (2 Occurrences)
... them are in agreement with the original Greek." Anticipating attacks from critics,
he says, further: "If they maintain that confidence is to be reposed in the ...
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Version
... them are in agreement with the original Greek." Anticipating attacks from critics,
he says, further: "If they maintain that confidence is to be reposed in the ...
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Nehelamite (4 Occurrences)
... them are in agreement with the original Greek." Anticipating attacks from critics,
he says, further: "If they maintain that confidence is to be reposed in the ...
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