ἀγρυπνέω
agrupneōVerbG0069
be watchful
From: ultimately from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G5258 (ὕπνος);
Short Definition
to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake
Full Lexicon Entry
to be sleepless, wakeful (Theogn., Xen.); metaphorically (LXX) = cl. ἐγρήγορα, to be watchful, vigilant: .
Synonyms
γρηγορέω, which see; νήφω, associated with γ. in, expressing a wariness which results from self-control, a condition of moral, not merely mental alertness (see M, Th., I).
LXX Usage: chiefly for שׁקד
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Ephesians
1
Hebrews
1
Luke
1
Mark
1
Key Passages
- Ephesians 6:18
- Hebrews 13:17
- Luke 21:36
- Mark 13:33
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