Definition
ἀγρυπνέω, -ῶ (ἄγρυπνος, seeking sleep ; ἀγρεύω, ὕπνος),
[in LXX chiefly for שׁקד ;]
to be sleepless, wakeful (Theogn., Xen., al.); metaphorically (LXX) = cl. ἐγρήγορα, to be watchful, vigilant: Mark 13:33, Luke 21:36, Ephesians 6:18, Hebrews 13:17.
Synonyms: γρηγορέω, which see; νήφω, associated with γ. in 1 Peter 5:8, expressing a wariness which results from self-control, a condition of moral, not merely mental alertness (see M, Th., I, 5:6).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Mark 13:33ἀγρυπνεῖτε · [and] stay alertBe on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.
- Luke 21:36ἀγρυπνεῖτε · keep watchSo keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
- Ephesians 6:18ἀγρυπνοῦντες · stay alertPray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
- Hebrews 13:17ἀγρυπνοῦσιν · watchObey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.