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6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
- Psalm 56:3. 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
- Psalm 23. 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
- Matthew 11:28-30. 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 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.
- Philippians 4:6-7. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Proverbs 3:24 ESV / 2,601 helpful votes. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
- Psalm 4:8 ESV / 2,574 helpful votes. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
- Psalm 127:2 ESV / 2,266 helpful votes. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.
- Proverbs 20:13 ESV / 1,623 helpful votes. Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.
- What Does The Bible Say About Sleep?
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The Greek term for “sleep” is hupnos. From it comes the English word “hypnosis”—that is, the act of inducing someone to sleep. In the Bible, sleep refers to three different states: natural physical slumber, moral or spiritual inactivity (i.e., apathy, laziness, idleness), and as a euphemism for death. This study will focus on the initial concept of...
Peaceful sleep is one of the incomparable blessings of being a child of God. Psalm 4:8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe. (NLT) Psalm 127:2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves. (NIV) Jeremiah 31:26 At this I awoke and looked, and my sleep w...
The truest and safest resting place of believers is under the watchful eye of God, our Creator, Shepherd, Redeemer, and Savior. Psalm 3:5 I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me. (NLT) Psalm 121:3–4 He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel...
Rather than counting sheep to help us fall asleep, believers recount the blessings of Godand the innumerable times he has faithfully protected, guided, supported, and delivered them. Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. (NIV) Philippians 4:6–7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with than...
Ecclesiastes 5:12 People who work hard sleep well, whether they eat little or much. But the rich seldom get a good night’s sleep. (NLT) Proverbs 12:14 Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. (NLT)
God has established a pattern of work and rest for humans. We must allow adequate, regular time for rest and sleep so that God can renew our strength. 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 yo...
Christian Quotations. Martin Manser.Dictionary of Bible Themes. Martin ManserHolman Treasury of Key Bible Words (p. 394).In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety. Proverbs 3:24. Verse Concepts. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Psalm 3:5.
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Bible Verses about 'Sleep'. For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.
