The meaning of “ἀγρυπνέω”
Understanding agrypnéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ultimately from Α (as negative particle) and ὕπνος watch. - to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake
ἀγρυπνέω
ultimately from Α (as negative particle) and ὕπνος watch. - to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 13:33 | “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” Word: ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō) | |
| Luke 21:36 | “Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” Word: ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō) | |
| Ephesians 6:18 | “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;” Word: ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō) | |
| Hebrews 13:17 | “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.” Word: ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō) |