Definition and Etymology:
The term "Restest" does not appear directly in the Bible; however, it can be understood as a concept related to rest and testing, both of which are significant themes in Scripture. The word "rest" in the Bible often refers to a state of peace, cessation from labor, or spiritual tranquility. "Testing," on the other hand, involves trials or challenges that reveal character or faith.

Biblical Context:
The concept of rest is introduced early in the Bible, with God Himself resting on the seventh day after creation (Genesis 2:2-3: "By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work."). This divine rest sets a precedent for the Sabbath, a day of rest for humanity, as commanded in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:8-11).

Testing is also a recurring theme, often used by God to refine and strengthen the faith of His people. For example, Abraham's faith was tested when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:1-2: "Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, 'Abraham!' 'Here I am,' he replied. Then God said, 'Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.'").

Theological Significance:
Rest in the biblical sense is not merely physical but deeply spiritual. It signifies trust in God's provision and sovereignty. Jesus invites believers to find rest in Him, promising relief from the burdens of life (Matthew 11:28-30: "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. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.").

Testing, while often challenging, is portrayed as a means of growth and purification. James 1:2-4 encourages believers to "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to embrace both rest and testing as integral parts of their spiritual journey. Observing a Sabbath rest can be a practice of faith, acknowledging God's control over all aspects of life. Similarly, facing tests with faith and perseverance can lead to spiritual maturity and a deeper relationship with God.

Related Concepts:
· Sabbath: A day of rest instituted by God, observed weekly by the Israelites and continued in various forms by Christians.
· Faith and Perseverance: Essential qualities for enduring tests and trials, leading to spiritual growth.
· Divine Providence: Trusting in God's plan and provision, which allows believers to rest in His promises.

Conclusion:
While "Restest" is not a direct biblical term, the intertwined themes of rest and testing are foundational to understanding the Christian life. They reflect a balance of trusting in God's provision and growing through life's challenges, ultimately leading to spiritual maturity and peace.

You Chose a Bad Introducer. If You Will Take My Counsel, Both You ...
... Might not these words of the Apostle be rightly applied to you: "Thou that art called
a Jew and restest in the law, and makest thy boast in God, being ...
/.../10 you chose a bad.htm

How a Man Shall Know when his Thought is no Sin; and if it be Sin ...
... Insomuch, that thou restest thee in that thought, and finally fastenest thine heart
and thy will thereto, and feedest thy fleshly heart therewith: so that thee ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the tenth chapter.htm

Rom. Ii. 17, 18
... Homily VI. Rom. II. 17, 18. Rom. II.17, 18 "Behold, [1246] thou art called a Jew,
and restest in the Law, and makest thy boast of God, and knowest His will, and ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily vi rom ii 17.htm

1 John v. 3-Jan
... Christ hath told us, "I am the Way." [2489] What the home to which we run? "I am
the Truth." By Him thou runnest, to Him thou runnest, in Him thou restest. ...
/.../ten homilies on the epistle of john to the parthians/homily x 1 john v.htm

The Approbation of Goodness is not the Love of It.
... "Behold thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God,
and knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, and ...
/.../shedd/sermons to the natural man/the approbation of goodness is.htm

Matt. vii. 21
... For which Paul also blames them, saying, "Behold thou art called a Jew, and restest
in the law, and makest thy boast of God, and knowest His will:" [1044] "Who ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xxiv matt vii 21.htm

For Then Shalt Thou Rest in Us, as Now Thou Workest in Us...
... Nor dost Thou see in time, nor art moved in time, nor restest in a time; and yet
Thou makest things seen in time, yea the times themselves, and the rest which ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xxxvii for then shalt.htm

Of Rest in God who ever Worketh, and yet is ever at Rest.
... Nor seest Thou in time, nor movest Thou in time, nor restest Thou in time; and yet
Thou makest the scenes of time, and the times themselves, and the rest which ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter xxxvii of rest in god.htm

Keeping the Law; the Jews' Glorying; the Fear of Punishment; the ...
... "But if," says he, "thou callest thyself a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest
thy boast of God, and knowest His will, and triest the things that are ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 13 viii keeping the law.htm

The Law, Even in Correcting and Punishing, Aims at the Good of Men ...
... The beneficent action of the law, the apostle showed in the passage relating to
the Jews, writing thus: "Behold, thou art called a Jew and restest in the law ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xxvii the law even in.htm

Restest (1 Occurrence)
...Restest (1 Occurrence). Romans 2:17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest
in the law, and makest thy boast of God, (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
/r/restest.htm - 6k

Resteth (18 Occurrences)

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Gloriest (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Gloriest (4 Occurrences). Romans 2:17 But if thou bearest
the name of a Jew, and restest upon the law, and gloriest in God, (ASV). ...
/g/gloriest.htm - 7k

Makest (68 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS). Romans 2:17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest
in the law, and makest thy boast of God, (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Bearest (11 Occurrences)
... true. (KJV ASV DBY). Romans 2:17 But if thou bearest the name of a Jew, and
restest upon the law, and gloriest in God, (ASV). Romans ...
/b/bearest.htm - 9k

Boast (86 Occurrences)
... So your sin remains!" (WEY). Romans 2:17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest
in the law, and makest thy boast of God, (KJV WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
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Rested (81 Occurrences)

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