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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 a great storm developed on the sea so that the waves began to swamp the boat. 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 asleep." And they began making fun of him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 13:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:25 - But while everyone was sleeping, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:5 - When the bridegroom was delayed a long time, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:40 - Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, "So, couldn't you stay awake with me for one hour?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 26:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:43 - He came again and found them sleeping; they could not keep their eyes open.

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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, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is approaching, 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 goes to sleep and gets up, night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 4:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:38 - But he was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. They woke him up and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care that we are about to die?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 5:39

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:39 - When he entered he said to them, "Why are you distressed and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 13:36

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:36 - or else he might find you asleep when he returns suddenly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:37 - Then he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn't you stay awake for one hour?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:40 - When he came again he found them sleeping; they could not keep their eyes open. And they did not know what to tell him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 14:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:41 - He came 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 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 wailing and mourning for her, but he said, "Stop your weeping; she is not dead but asleep."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 22:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:46 - So he said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you will not fall into temptation!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:14 - For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says: "Awake, O sleeper! Rise 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 we must not sleep as the rest, but must stay alert and 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 - He died for us so that whether we are alert or asleep we will come to life together with him.
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