“He kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them!" When he had said this, he fell asleep.”
What Does the Bible Say About Sleep?
The Bible addresses sleep across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
2 verses·2 eras·0 promises
Early Church (~50 AD)
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.”
— Psalms 4:8· David
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