G69: ἀγρυπνέω
agrypnéō · “be watchful”
Definition
to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake
KJV translates it as: watch
Word origin: ultimately from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G5258 (ὕπνος);
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for שׁקד ;]
to be sleepless, wakeful (Theogn., Xen., al.); metaphorically (LXX) = cl. ἐγρήγορα, to be watchful, vigilant: Mrk.13:33, Luk.21:36, Eph.6:18, Heb.13:17.†
SYN.: γρηγορέω, which see; νήφω, associated with γ. in 1Pe.5:8, expressing a wariness which results from self-control, a condition of moral, not merely mental alertness (see M, Th., I, 5:6). (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G69 is translated
- do watch ×2
- watching ×1
- watch ×1
Bible verses with G69 (agrypnéō)
Agrypnéō appears in 4 verses.
- Mark 13:33
Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
- 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.
- Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
- 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.