- rest from enemy [[Consciousness|consciousness]] - the root-word for Noah - the Rainbow of God's Promise Biblical: "Nuakh" (נוּחַ) is a fundamental Hebrew word meaning ==to **rest, settle, or dwell**==, encompassing physical relaxation, ceasing from work, finding a home, or experiencing divine peace and comfort, famously connected to the name Noah (Noach) and concepts like the Sabbath. It signifies a settled state, a dwelling place, or a cessation of striving, going beyond just being tired to a deeper sense of repose in God's presence.  Key Meanings & Uses: - **To Rest/Settle:** The core idea is to stop moving, settle down, or find a place to dwell. - **To Cease:** To stop working, like God resting on the seventh day (Shabbat). - **To Dwell/Abide:** To be at home, in peace, or undisturbed, as in "resting them in the garden" (Genesis 2:15) - **To Bring Comfort/Peace:** A deeper spiritual rest, often found in God's presence. - **Related Terms:** The feminine noun _[m'nuchah](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=db73391f060a8875&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1190US1190&sxsrf=ANbL-n6hiBIlrxtONhB8UEOKl4vPlihA8Q%3A1769363192537&q=m%27nuchah&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjOw5GGoKeSAxUBkokEHXYdGLoQgK4QegYIAQgCEAE)_ (מְנוּחָה) means a "resting place," as in the dove finding no resting place in Genesis 8:9.  Examples in Scripture: - God giving His people rest from enemies (Esther 9:16). - The dove finding no resting place (Genesis 8:9). - The connection to the name "Noah" (Noach), meaning rest.  In essence, _nuakh_ describes a state of settled, peaceful, and deliberate rest, often linked to God's presence and provision for His people, contrasting with mere inactivity.