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Lexicon :: Strong's G69 - agrypneō

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ἀγρυπνέω
Transliteration
agrypneō (Key)
Pronunciation
ag-roop-neh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Ultimately from ἄλφα (G1) (as negative particle) and ὕπνος (G5258)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:338,195

Strong’s Definitions

ἀγρυπνέω agrypnéō, ag-roop-neh'-o; ultimately from G1 (as negative particle) and G5258; to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake:—watch.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G69 in the following manner: watch (4x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's G69 in the following manner: watch (4x).
  1. to be sleepless, keep awake, watch

  2. to be circumspect, attentive, ready

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀγρυπνέω agrypnéō, ag-roop-neh'-o; ultimately from G1 (as negative particle) and G5258; to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake:—watch.
STRONGS G69:
ἀγρυπνέω, -ῶ; (ἄγρυπνος equiv. to ἄϋπνος); to be sleepless, keep awake, watch (equivalent to γρηγορέω [see below]); [from Theognis down]; tropically, to be circumspect, attentive, ready: Mark 13:33; Luke 21:36; εἴς τι, to be intent upon a thing, Ephesians 6:18; ὑπέρ τινος, to exercise constant vigilance over something (an image drawn from shepherds), Hebrews 13:17. [Synonyms: ἀγρυπνεῖν, γρηγορεῖν, νήφειν: "ἀγρυπνεῖν may be taken to express simply... absence of sleep, and, pointedly, the absence of it when due to nature, and thence a wakeful frame of mind as opposed to listlessness; while γρηγορεῖν (the offspring of ἐγρήγορα) represents a waking state as the effect of some arousing effort... i. e. a more stirring image than the former. The group of synonyms is completed by νήφειν, which signifies a state untouched by any slumberous or beclouding influences, and thence, one that is guarded against advances of drowsiness or bewilderment. Thus it becomes a term for wariness (cf. νᾶφε καὶ μέμνασ’ ἀπιστειν) against spiritual dangers and beguilements, 1 Peter 5:8, etc." Green, Critical Notes on the N. T. (note on Mark 13:33f).]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Mark
13:33; 13:33
Luke
21:36
Ephesians
6:18
Hebrews
13:17
1 Peter
5:8

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G69 matches the Greek ἀγρυπνέω (agrypneō),
which occurs 4 times in 4 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:33 - Be on guard, keep awake.[fn] For you do not know when the time will come.
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:36 - But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:18 - praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 13:17 - Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
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