Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression. 2. (n.) That which refreshes; means of restoration or reanimation; especially, an article of food or drink.

Multi-Version Concordance Refreshment (3 Occurrences) 1 Samuel 16:23 And it hath come to pass, in the spirit of 'sadness from' God being on Saul, that David hath taken the harp, and played with his hand, and Saul hath refreshment and gladness, and the spirit of sadness hath turned aside from off him. (YLT) Job 32:20 I speak, and there is refreshment to me, I open my lips and answer. (YLT) Proverbs 3:8 This will give strength to your flesh, and new life to your bones. (See NAS RSV)