The meaning of “κοιμάω”
Understanding koimáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be a-, fall a-, fall on) sleep, be dead. - to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to slumber - figuratively, ...
κοιμάω
(be a-, fall a-, fall on) sleep, be dead. - to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to slumber - figuratively, to decease
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 28:13 | “Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.” Word: κοιμάω (koimáō) | |
| Luke 22:45 | “And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,” Word: κοιμάω (koimáō) | |
| John 11:12 | “Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.” Word: κοιμάω (koimáō) | |
| Acts 12:6 | “And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.” Word: κοιμάω (koimáō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:18 | “Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.” Word: κοιμάω (koimáō) |