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Lexicon :: Strong's G1127 - grēgoreō

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γρηγορέω
Transliteration
grēgoreō (Key)
Pronunciation
gray-gor-yoo'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:338,195

Strong’s Definitions

γρηγορεύω grēgoreúō, gray-gor-yoo'-o; from G1453; to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively):—be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 23x

The KJV translates Strong's G1127 in the following manner: watch (21x), wake (1x), be vigilant (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 23x
The KJV translates Strong's G1127 in the following manner: watch (21x), wake (1x), be vigilant (1x).

  1. to watch

  2. metaph. give strict attention to, be cautious, active

    1. to take heed lest through remission and indolence some destructive calamity suddenly overtake one

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
γρηγορεύω grēgoreúō, gray-gor-yoo'-o; from G1453; to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively):—be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).
STRONGS G1127:
γρηγορέω, -ῶ; 1 aorist ἐγρηγόρησα; (from ἐγρήγορα, to have been roused from sleep, to be awake, perfect of ἐγείρω; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 118f; Bttm. Ausf. Spr. ii., p. 158; [Winers Grammar, 26 (25); 92 (88)]); to watch;
1. properly: Matthew 24:43; Matthew 26:38, 40; Mark 13:34; Mark 14:34, 37; Luke 12:37, 39 R G L Tr text WH text. As to sleep is often equivalent to to die, so once, 1 Thessalonians 5:10, γρηγ. means to live, be alive on earth.
2. Metaphorically, to watch i. e. give strict attention to, be cautious, active: — to take heed lest through remissness and indolence some destructive calamity suddenly overtake one, Matthew 24:42; Matthew 25:13; Mark 13:35, [Mark 13:37]; Revelation 16:15; or lest one be led to forsake Christ, Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38; or lest one fall into sin, 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 3:2f; or be corrupted by errors, Acts 20:31; ἔν τινι, to be watchful in, employ the most punctilious care in a thing: Colossians 4:2. (Sept.; [Baruch 2:9; 1 Macc. 12:27; Aristotle, plant. 1, 2, p. 816b, 29, 37]; Josephus, Antiquities 11, 3, 4; Achilles Tatius; others)
[Synonym: see ἀγρυπνέω. Compare: διαγρηγορέω.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
24:42; 24:43; 25:13; 26:38; 26:40; 26:41
Mark
13:34; 13:35; 13:37; 14:34; 14:37; 14:38
Luke
12:37; 12:39
Acts
20:31
1 Corinthians
16:13
Colossians
4:2
1 Thessalonians
5:6; 5:10
1 Peter
5:8
Revelation
3:2; 16:15

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1127 matches the Greek γρηγορέω (grēgoreō),
which occurs 23 times in 23 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:42

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:42 - Watch therefore, for ye know not in what hour your Lord comes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:43 - But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched and not have suffered his house to be dug through into.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:13 - Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:38 - Then he says to them, My soul is very sorrowful even unto death; remain here and watch with me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:40 - And he comes to the disciples and finds them sleeping, and says to Peter, Thus ye have not been able to watch one hour with me?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:41 - Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is ready, but the flesh weak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:34 - it is as a man gone out of the country, having left his house and given to his bondmen the authority, and to each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper that he should watch.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:35 - Watch therefore, for ye do not know when the master of the house comes: evening, or midnight, or cock-crow, or morning;

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:37 - But what I say to you, I say to all, Watch.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:34 - And he says to them, My soul is full of grief even unto death; abide here and watch.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:37 - And he comes and finds them sleeping. And he says to Peter, Simon, dost thou sleep? Hast thou not been able to watch one hour?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:38 - Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:37 - Blessed are those bondmen whom the lord on coming shall find watching; verily I say unto you, that he will gird himself and make them recline at table, and coming up will serve them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:39 - But this know, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be dug through.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:31 - Wherefore watch, remembering that for three years, night and day, I ceased not admonishing each one of you with tears.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 16:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:13 - Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong.

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 4:2 - Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:6 - So then do not let us sleep as the rest do, but let us watch and be sober;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:10 - who has died for us, that whether we may be watching or sleep, we may live together with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:8 - Be vigilant, watch. Your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:2 - Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain, which are about to die, for I have not found thy works complete before my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:3 - Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and keep it and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come upon thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know at what hour I shall come upon thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 16:15

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 16:15 - (Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watches and keeps his garments, that he may not walk naked, and that they may not see his shame.)
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