καθεύδω

katheudōVerbG2518

to sleep

From: from G2596 (κατά) and (to sleep);

Short Definition

to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to sleep. Metaphorical, (a) of death (as Ps, Da, ll. with): (b) of moral and spiritual insensibility.
Synonyms
(κοιμάω.)
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁכַב, also for יָשֵׁן, Dan LXX TH for יָשַׁב

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

20 times

Appears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
7
Mark
7
1 Thessalonians
3
Luke
2
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:6
  • Luke 22:46
  • Matthew 26:40
  • Matthew 9:24
  • Mark 14:41

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