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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 TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 8:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:24 - and behold, the water became very agitated on the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves; but *he* slept.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 9:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:24 - he said, Withdraw, for the damsel is not dead, but sleeps. And they derided him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:25 - but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel amongst the wheat, and went away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:5 - Now the bridegroom tarrying, they all grew heavy and slept.

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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 Box Mat 26:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:43 - And coming he found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45 - Then he comes to the disciples and says to them, Sleep on now and take your rest; behold, the hour has drawn nigh, and the Son of man is delivered up into the hands of sinners.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:27 - and should sleep and rise up night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he does not know how.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:38 - And *he* was in the stern sleeping on the cushion. And they awake him up and say to him, Teacher, dost thou not care that we are perishing?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 5:39

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:39 - And entering in he says to them, Why do ye make a tumult and weep? the child has not died, but sleeps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:36

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:36 - lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:37

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 Box Mar 14:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:40 - And returning, he found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they knew not what they should answer him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:41 - And he comes the third time and says to them, Sleep on now, and take your rest. It is enough; the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is delivered up into the hands of sinners.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:52

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:52 - And all were weeping and lamenting her. But he said, Do not weep, for she has not died, but sleeps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:46 - And he said to them, Why sleep ye? rise up and pray that ye enter not into temptation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:14 - Wherefore he says, Wake up, thou that sleepest, and arise up from among the dead, and the Christ shall shine upon thee.

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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 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:7 - for they that sleep sleep by night, and they that drink drink by night;

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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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