Anapausis denotes rest sought or found, and its absence marks unceasing activity or torment.

The attested uses describe rest as something sought or found, as in the search of an unclean spirit and the promised finding of rest for souls; they also describe its absence in continuing speech or torment day and night.

1. Rest sought or found · dominant

   In Luke 11:24 and Matthew 12:43, the accusative singular form occurs in the clause about an unclean spirit passing through waterless places seeking rest; the APB renders the clause with “seeking rest.” In Matthew 11:29, it occurs in the promise that those who take the yoke and learn will find rest for their souls.

   Luke 11:24Matthew 12:43Matthew 11:29
2. Absence of rest day and night · common

   In Revelation 4:8, the accusative singular form occurs in the statement that the living creatures have no rest day or night while saying “Holy, holy, holy.” In Revelation 14:11, the APB likewise renders no rest day or night for those associated with the wild animal, its image, or its mark amid rising torment.

   Revelation 4:8Revelation 14:11

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with “rest” in the clauses about seeking and finding, and with “no rest day or night” in Revelation 4:8 and Revelation 14:11. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolate every contribution of the Greek form.