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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 behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep.

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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 sleeping.” And they laughed 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 weeds[fn] among the wheat and went away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:5 - As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.

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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 he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:43 - And 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 came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on.[fn] See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:27 - He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:38 - But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 5:39

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:39 - And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:36

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:36 - lest he come suddenly and find you asleep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:37 - And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:40 - And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:41 - And he came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed 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 mourning for her, but he said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but 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? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:14 - for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says,
“Awake, O sleeper,
and arise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:6 - So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.

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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 get drunk, are drunk at night.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:10 - who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him.
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