Help QuickNav Adv. Options
NET

NET

Click to Change

Return to Top

Return to Top

Printer Icon

Print

Copy
Copy Options
Strong's
Red Letter
Copy Options
Cite Print
The Blue Letter Bible

Lexicon :: Strong's G1127 - grēgoreō

Choose a new font size and typeface
γρηγορέω
Transliteration
grēgoreō (Key)
Pronunciation
gray-gor-yoo'-o
Listen
Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Dictionary Aids

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.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006, 2011 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

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 22 times in 22 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:42

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:42 - "Therefore stay alert, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:43 - But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have been alert and would not have let his house be broken into.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:13

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:13 - Therefore stay alert, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:38 - Then he said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me."

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:40 - Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, "So, couldn't you stay awake with me for one hour?

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:41 - Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:34 - It is like a man going on a journey. He left his house and put his slaves in charge, assigning to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to stay alert.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:35

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:35 - Stay alert, then, because you do not know when the owner of the house will return - whether during evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or at dawn -

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:37 - What I say to you I say to everyone: Stay alert!"

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:34

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:34 - He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert."

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:37 - Then he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you stay awake for one hour?

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:38 - Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:37

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:37 - Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and will come and wait on them!

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:31

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:31 - Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 16:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:13 - Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Col 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 4:2 - Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:6 - So then we must not sleep as the rest, but must stay alert and sober.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:10 - He died for us so that whether we are alert or asleep we will come to life together with him.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:8 - Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:2 - Wake up then, and strengthen what remains that was about to die, because I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:3 - Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.

Tools

Unchecked Copy Box Rev 16:15

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 16:15 - (Look! I will come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays alert and does not lose his clothes so that he will not have to walk around naked and his shameful condition be seen. )
BLB Searches
Search the Bible
NET
  [?]

Advanced Options

Other Searches

Multi-Verse Retrieval
x
NET
Daily Devotionals
x

Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.

Daily Bible Reading Plans
x

Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year.

One-Year Plans

Two-Year Plan