What the Bible says about

Sleep

13 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools

“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.”
Psalms 127:2 BSB
“How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep?”
Proverbs 6:9 BSB
“A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest,”
Proverbs 6:10 BSB
“Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping.”
Matthew 8:24 BSB
“But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?””
Mark 4:38 BSB
“As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.”
Luke 8:23 BSB
“so a man lies down and does not rise. Until the heavens are no more, he will not be awakened or roused from sleep.”
Job 14:12 BSB
““Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.”
Matthew 9:24 BSB
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