Sleep, physical

A gift from God providing necessary rest, usually at night, for the restoration of mind and body. It is sometimes denied, sometimes used by God for his purposes and sometimes abused by people.

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Sleep is a gift from God It is pleasant and refreshing Ec 5:12 See also 1 Ki 19:5; Je 31:26; Jn 11:12–13 It is God’s gift to his faithful people Ps 127:2 See also Pr 3:21–24 It is often denied to the wicked Is 48:22 Sleep as a nocturnal activity It is associated with night-time 1 Th 5:7 See also Lk 17:34;…