Strong's Number G425

ἄνεσις

anesis · an'-es-is

Transliteration:

anesis{an'-es-is}

Word Origin:

from 447

TDNT:

1:367,60

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Strong's Definition:

relaxation or (figuratively) relief

Usage in the KJV:

rest 3, liberty 1, be eased 1

Total: 5
Occurs 5 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

a loosening, relaxing
1. spoken of a more tolerable condition in captivity, to be held in less vigorous confinement
2. relief, rest, from persecutions For Synonyms see entry 5810