Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀφυπνόω”
Understanding aphypnóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fall asleep. - properly, to become awake, i.e. (by implication) to drop (off) in slumber
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀφυπνόω
Phoneticaf-oop-no'-o
Transliterationaphypnóō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fall asleep. - properly, to become awake, i.e. (by implication) to drop (off) in slumber
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 8:23 | “But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.” Word: ἀφυπνόω (aphypnóō) |