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Lexicon :: Strong's G2518 - katheudō

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καθεύδω
Transliteration
katheudō (Key)
Pronunciation
kath-yoo'-do
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From κατά (G2596) and heudo (to sleep)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:431,384

Strong’s Definitions

καθεύδω katheúdō, kath-yoo'-do; from G2596 and εὕδω heúdō (to sleep); to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively):—(be a-)sleep.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 22x

The KJV translates Strong's G2518 in the following manner: sleep (22x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 22x
The KJV translates Strong's G2518 in the following manner: sleep (22x).

  1. to fall asleep, drop off to sleep

  2. to sleep

    1. to sleep normally

    2. euphemistically, to be dead

    3. metaph.

      1. to yield to sloth and sin

      2. to be indifferent to one's salvation

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
καθεύδω katheúdō, kath-yoo'-do; from G2596 and εὕδω heúdō (to sleep); to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively):—(be a-)sleep.
STRONGS G2518:
καθεύδω; imperfect 3 person plural ἐκάθευδον; from Homer down; the Sept. mostly for שָׁכַב;
1. to fall asleep, to drop off to sleep: Matthew 25:5.
2. to sleep;
a. properly: Matthew 8:24; Matthew 9:24 (on this and its parallels, cf. B. D. American edition, p. 1198{a}); Matthew 13:25; 26:40,43,45; Mark 4:27, 38; Mark 5:39; Mark 13:36; Mark 14:37, 40; Luke 8:52; Luke 22:46; 1 Thessalonians 5:7.
b. euphemistically, to be dead: 1 Thessalonians 5:10; (Psalm 87:6 (Ps. 88:6); Daniel 12:2).
c. metaphorically, to yield to sloth and sin, and be indifferent to one's salvation: Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:6.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
87:6; 88:6
Daniel
12:2
Matthew
8:24; 9:24; 13:25; 25:5; 26:40; 26:43; 26:45
Mark
4:27; 4:38; 5:39; 13:36; 14:37; 14:40
Luke
8:52; 22:46
Ephesians
5:14
1 Thessalonians
5:6; 5:7; 5:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2518 matches the Greek καθεύδω (katheudō),
which occurs 22 times in 20 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 8:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:24 - And suddenly a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 9:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:24 - He said, “Go away; for the girl is not dead, but is sleeping.” And they laughed and jeered at Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:25 - “But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed [fn]weeds [resembling wheat] among the wheat, and went away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:5 - “Now while the bridegroom was delayed, they all began to nod off, and they fell asleep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:40 - And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “So, you men could not stay awake and keep watch with Me for one hour?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:43 - Again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45 - Then He returned to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Listen, [fn]the hour [of My sacrifice] is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners [whose way and nature is to oppose God].

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:27 - and he goes to bed at night and gets up every day, and [in the meantime] the seed sprouts and grows; how [it does this], he does not know.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:38 - But Jesus was in the stern, asleep [with His head] on the [sailor’s leather] cushion. And they woke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are about to die?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 5:39

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:39 - When He had gone in, He said to them, “Why make a commotion and weep? The child has not died, but is sleeping.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:36

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:36 - [stay alert,] in case he should come suddenly and unexpectedly and find you asleep and unprepared.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:37 - And He came back and found them sleeping, and He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Were you unable to keep watch for one hour?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:40 - And again He came back and found them sleeping, because their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know how to answer Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:41 - He came back a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough [of that]! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:52

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:52 - Now they were all weeping loudly and mourning for her; but He said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead, but is sleeping.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:46 - and He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not fall into temptation.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:14 - For this reason He says,

“Awake, sleeper,

And arise from the dead,

And Christ will shine [as dawn] upon you and give you light.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:6 - So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be sober [self-controlled, calm, and wise].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:7 - For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who are drunk get drunk at night.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:10 - who died [willingly] for us, so that whether we are awake (alive) or asleep (dead) [at Christ’s appearing], we will live together with Him [sharing eternal life].
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