Genesis
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.”
Genesis 2:3
Genesis 2:3 (KJV) speaks to rest, rest in God, and weariness need rest — words set in Genesis, the Bible's book of beginnings. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
Psalms 23:2“Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.”
Psalms 116:7“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
Psalms 127:2“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.”
Mark 6:31“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”
Isaiah 30:15
Common questions
What does Genesis 2:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Genesis 2:3 reads: "And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made." The verse speaks to rest, rest in God, and weariness need rest. To read it well, take it in the flow of Genesis 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Genesis 2:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made." is Genesis 2:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Genesis chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Genesis 2:3?
Verses that sit beside Genesis 2:3 include Psalms 23:2, Psalms 116:7, and Psalms 127:2. Reading them alongside Genesis 2:3 deepens the theme of rest.
How can I pray with Genesis 2:3?
Read Genesis 2:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.