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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...

Blessed rest: what the Bible says about sleep
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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.

In this gallery, we explore what the Holy Book says about sleep and its many interpretations. Click to start the journey.

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