Definition
γρηγορέω, -ῶ, = Attic ἐργήγορα, pf. of ἐγείρω, which see,
[in LXX (later bks. only) chiefly for שׁקד ;]
1. to be awake; metaphorically, of being alive, 1 Thessalonians 5:10.
2. to watch: Matthew 24:43; 26:38, 40, Mark 13:34; 14:34, 37, Luke 12:37, 39; metaphorically, Matthew 24:42; 25:13; 26:41, Mark 13:35, 37 14:38, Acts 20:31, 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 3:2, 3; 16:15; before ἐν, Colossians 4:2. (Cf. δια-γρηγορέω).
Synonyms: see: ἀγρθπνέω.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as γρηγορέω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
22 total
- Matthew 24:42Γρηγορεῖτε · keep watchTherefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.
- Matthew 24:43ἐγρηγόρησεν · he would have kept watchBut understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.
- Matthew 25:13Γρηγορεῖτε · keep watchTherefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.
- Matthew 26:38γρηγορεῖτε · keep watchThen He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”
- Matthew 26:40γρηγορῆσαι · to keep watchThen Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.
- Matthew 26:41γρηγορεῖτε · Watch“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
- Mark 13:34γρηγορῇ · keep watchIt is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.
- Mark 13:35γρηγορεῖτε · keep watchTherefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning.
- Mark 13:37γρηγορεῖτε · Keep watchAnd what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”
- Mark 14:34γρηγορεῖτε · keep watchThen He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”
- Mark 14:37γρηγορῆσαι · to keep watchThen Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?
- Mark 14:38γρηγορεῖτε · WatchWatch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
- Luke 12:37γρηγοροῦντας · on watchBlessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them.
- Acts 20:31γρηγορεῖτε · be alertTherefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13Γρηγορεῖτε · Be on the alertBe on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
- Colossians 4:2γρηγοροῦντες · being watchfulDevote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6γρηγορῶμεν · let us remain awakeSo then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:10γρηγορῶμεν · we are awakeHe died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.
- 1 Peter 5:8γρηγορήσατε · [and] alertBe sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
- Revelation 3:2γρηγορῶν · Wake upWake up and strengthen what remains, which is about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God.
- Revelation 3:3γρηγορήσῃς · you do not wake upRemember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.
- Revelation 16:15γρηγορῶν · remains awake“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”