Sleep: A Symbol of Death
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Job 14:12
so a man lies down and does not rise. Until the heavens are no more, he will not be awakened or roused from sleep.
Matthew 9:24
“Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.
Mark 5:39
He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep.”
Luke 8:52
Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.”
John 11:11, 12
After He had said this, He told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to wake him up.” / His disciples replied, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will get better.”
1 Thessalonians 4:14
For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.