γρηγορέω

grēgoreōVerbG1127

to keep watch

From: from G1453 (ἐγείρω);

Short Definition

to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

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Synonyms
see: ἀγρθπνέω.
LXX Usage: (later bks. only) chiefly for שׁקד

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

23 times

Appears 23 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
6
Mark
6
Revelation
3
1 Thessalonians
2
Luke
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 16:13
  • Acts 20:31
  • Matthew 24:42
  • Matthew 26:40
  • Mark 13:37

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