Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καθεύδω”
Understanding katheúdō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(be a-)sleep. - to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καθεύδω
Phonetickath-yoo'-do
Transliterationkatheúdō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(be a-)sleep. - to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
20 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:5 | “While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.” Word: καθεύδω (katheúdō) | |
| Mark 13:36 | “Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.” Word: καθεύδω (katheúdō) | |
| Luke 22:46 | “And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.” Word: καθεύδω (katheúdō) | |
| Ephesians 5:14 | “Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Word: καθεύδω (katheúdō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:7 | “For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.” Word: καθεύδω (katheúdō) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
20x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew