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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 7 times in 7 verses in 'Mat' in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:24 - And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. G2518

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:24 - He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. G2518 And they laughed him to scorn.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:25 - But while men slept, G2518 his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:5 - While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. G2518

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:40 - And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, G2518 and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:43 - And he came and found them asleep G2518 again: for their eyes were heavy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45 - Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on G2518 now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
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