ὕπνος

hupnosNoun (Masculine)G5258

sleep

From: from an obsolete primary (perhaps akin to G5259 (ὑπό) through the idea of subsilience);

Short Definition

sleep, i.e. (figuratively) spiritual torpor

Full Lexicon Entry

sleep: ,; metaphorically.
LXX Usage: for שֵׁנָה, חֲלוֹם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
John
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 20:9
  • John 11:13
  • Luke 9:32
  • Matthew 1:24
  • Romans 13:11

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