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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)
Dictionary Aids

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 [fn]a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was G2518 sleeping G2518.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 9:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:24 - He was saying, “Leave; for the girl has not died, but is G2518 asleep G2518.” And they began laughing at Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:25 - “But while his men were sleeping G2518, his enemy came and sowed [fn]tares 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 delaying, they all got drowsy and began to sleep G2518.

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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 G2518, and *said to Peter, “So, you men could not keep watch with Me for 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 G2518, 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, “[fn]Are you still sleeping G2518 and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:27 - and he sleeps G2518 and rises, night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows—how, he himself does not know.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:38 - And Jesus Himself was in the stern, sleeping G2518 on the cushion; and they *got Him up 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 entering in, He *said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and crying? The child has not died, but is G2518 asleep G2518.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:36

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:36 - lest he come suddenly and find you sleeping G2518.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:37 - And He *came and *found them sleeping G2518, and *said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping G2518? Could you not keep watch for 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 G2518, 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, “[fn]Are you still sleeping G2518 and resting? It is enough; the hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being [fn]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 crying and lamenting for her, but He said, “Stop crying, for she has not died, but is G2518 asleep G2518.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:46 - and said to them, “Why are G2518 you sleeping G2518? Rise up 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 this reason [fn]it says,

“Awake, sleeper G2518,

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 G2518 as [fn]others do, but let us be awake and [fn]sober.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:7 - For those who sleep G2518, sleep G2518 at night, and those who get drunk, get 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 G2518, we will live together with Him.
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