🇬🇷 Greek · Strong's G1127
G1127

γρηγορεύω

grēgoreúō [gray-gor-yoo'-o] Verb
Core meaningto keep watch

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1127

to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: :--be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).
Etymology: from ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to be awake, to watch, Mt. 26:38, 40, 41; Mk. 14:34; 37, 38; to be alive, 1 Thess. 5:10; met. to be watchful, attentive, vigilant, circumspect, Mt. 25:13; Mk. 13:35, et al.

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