"to cause to cease, restrain, Acts 14:18; to cause to rest, give final rest to, settle finally, Heb. 4:8; intrans. to rest, desist from, Heb. 4:4, 10*"
Definition and meaning
to cause to cease, restrain, Acts 14:18; to cause to rest, give final rest to, settle finally, Heb. 4:8; intrans. to rest, desist from, Heb. 4:4, 10*
In the original Greek the word is written: καταπαύω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of katapauo (G2664) across the King James Bible.
And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.
For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
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Common questions
Strong's G2664 (katapauo) is a Greek word that means: to cause to cease, restrain, Acts 14:18; to cause to rest, give final rest to, settle finally, Heb. 4:8; intrans. to rest, desist from, Heb. 4:4, 10* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word katapauo (G2664) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2664 is katapauo, a Greek word defined as: to cause to cease, restrain, Acts 14:18; to cause to rest, give final rest to, settle finally, Heb. 4:8; intrans. to rest, desist from, Heb. 4:4, 10*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
katapauo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.