Sleep is fundamental for humans – we need it to restore our bodies and minds and live healthy lives. However, there is more to the act of sleeping than the process of dozing off and entering a different state of consciousness, or lack thereof. Sleep has several connotations, particularly when it comes to the spiritual plane. For example, although the Bible is not a human biology book as such, it mentions sleep in several verses. And it does so from multiple angles with different meanings attached to them.
Blessed rest: what the Bible says about sleep
Sleep is fundamental for humans – we need it to restore our bodies and minds and live healthy lives. However, there is more to the act of sleeping than the process of dozing off and entering a different state of consciousness, or lack...
For example, although the Bible is not a human biology book as such, it mentions sleep in several verses. And it does so from multiple angles with different meanings attached to them.
- In this gallery, we explore what the Holy Book says about sleep and its many interpretations.
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In this gallery, we explore what the Holy Book says about sleep and its many interpretations. Click to start the journey.