Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀγρυπνία”
Understanding agrypnía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
watch. - sleeplessness, i.e. a keeping awake
G70
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀγρυπνία
Phoneticag-roop-nee'-ah
Transliterationagrypnía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
watch. - sleeplessness, i.e. a keeping awake
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 6:5 | “In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;” Word: ἀγρυπνία (agrypnía) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:27 | “In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.” Word: ἀγρυπνία (agrypnía) |