An [[Main Folder/Lattix imports/MQ|MQ]] feature-word, in which context we refer to state of serene spiritual knowing that goes beyond intellectual suppression of doubts, and results in an almost tangible 'presence' of well-being: a felt affect of assuredness and providential benevolence. the 'etymology': - late Middle English (in the sense ‘put back in the same position’): from re- ‘again’ + the verb pose, suggested by Latin _reponere_ ‘replace’, from _re-_ (expressing intensive force) + _ponere_ ‘to place’. - Repose means ==a state of rest, quiet, or tranquility, like peaceful [[Sleep|sleep]] or calm;== ==it can also mean to place trust in someone/something. It describes a lack of movement or disturbance, both physically (like a face in repose) and mentally (peace of mind). - In the Bible, "repose" (or rest) ==means more than just sleep;== ==it signifies a deep spiritual tranquility, [[Security|security]], and a settled state found in God, contrasting with restlessness apart from Him, encompassing the Sabbath, the promised land, eternal life, and finding peace in Jesus==. It's about the soul finding its ultimate, quiet, and secure dwelling place in God's presence, whether temporarily (like Sabbath) or eternally. Key Biblical Meanings of Repose/Rest: - **Sabbath Rest:** God's own rest after creation, a pattern for humanity (Genesis 2:2-3). - **Promised Land:** A settled, peaceful dwelling place where the Israelites would live securely (Deuteronomy 12:9). - **Spiritual Tranquility:** The peace and quiet a believer finds in trusting God (Matthew 11:28: "find rest for your souls"). - **Eternal Rest:** The final, heavenly peace and dwelling with God after death, often called "repose of the soul" in Catholic tradition. - **Cessation from Strife:** A time of national peace, like when a land "had rest" from war (Judges 3:11). - **Leaning/Trusting:** To lean or rely on God for support (2 Chronicles 32:8). Key Hebrew/Greek Terms: - **[[Nuach]] (Hebrew):** Implies a resting place, to be quiet, or abiding with God. - **[[Anapausis]] (Greek):** Refers to refreshment and cessation from evil/restlessness, a core concept in the Gospels. --- 'Repose' goes beyond the often reactionary suppression of intellectual vigilance to include an affective 'Presence', itself a [[Projection of Personae]] from the [[aptic structures]] of the [[Mammalian Midbrain|mammalian midbrain]], via of Moon Magic phenomena, or Lunar [[Psionix]].