Lexicon grégoreó: To watch, to be vigilant, to stay awake Original Word: γρηγορέω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be vigilant, wake, be watchful. From egeiro; to keep awake, i.e. Watch (literally or figuratively) -- be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful). see GREEK egeiro HELPS Word-studies 1127 grēgoreúō – literally, "stay awake"; (figuratively) be vigilant (responsible, watchful). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originformed from perf. of egeiró Definition to be awake, to watch NASB Translation alert (10), awake (1), keep (1), keep watch (4), keep watching (1), keeping alert (1), stay on the alert (1), stays awake (1), wake (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1127: γρηγορέωγρηγορέω, γρηγόρω; 1 aorist ἐγρηγόρησα; (from ἐγρήγορα, to have been roused from sleep, to be awake, perfect of ἐγείρω; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 118f; Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. ii., p. 158; (Winers Grammar, 26 (25); 92 (88))); to watch; 1. properly: Matthew 24:43; Matthew 26:38, 40; Mark 13:34; Mark 14:34, 37; Luke 12:37, 39 R G L Tr text WH text As to sleep is often equivalent to to die, so once, 1 Thessalonians 5:10, γρηγορέω means to live, be alive on earth. 2. Metaphorically, to watch i. e. give strict attention to, be cautious, active: — to take heed lest through remissness and indolence some destructive calamity suddenly overtake one, Matthew 24:42; Matthew 25:13; Mark 13:35,(37); Revelation 16:15; or lest one be led to forsake Christ, Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38; or lest one fall into sin, 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 3:2f; or be corrupted by errors, Acts 20:31; ἐν τίνι, to be watchful in, employ the most punctilious care in a thing: Colossians 4:2. (the Sept.; (Baruch 2:9; 1 Macc. 12:27; Aristotle, plant. 1, 2, p. 816b, 29, 37); Josephus, Antiquities 11, 3, 4; Achilles Tatius; others) (Synonym: see ἀγρυπνέω. Compare: διαγρηγορέω.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of watchfulness in the Hebrew Scriptures is often conveyed by the verb שָׁמַר (shamar, Strong's Hebrew 8104), which means "to keep," "to guard," or "to watch." Another related term is עָר (ʿar, Strong's Hebrew 5782), meaning "to awake" or "to stir up." These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the importance of vigilance and attentiveness in one's spiritual life. Usage: The term γρηγορέω is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of spiritual vigilance and readiness. It often appears in contexts where believers are exhorted to remain spiritually alert and prepared for the return of Christ or to resist temptation. Context: The Greek verb γρηγορέω appears in several key passages throughout the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of spiritual alertness and readiness. In the Gospels, Jesus frequently uses this term in His teachings about the end times and the necessity for His followers to remain vigilant. For instance, in Matthew 24:42, Jesus instructs, "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come." Similarly, in Mark 13:33, He warns, "Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come." Englishman's Concordance Matthew 24:42 V-PMA-2PGRK: γρηγορεῖτε οὖν ὅτι NAS: Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know KJV: Watch therefore: for INT: Keep watch therefore for Matthew 24:43 V-AIA-3S Matthew 25:13 V-PMA-2P Matthew 26:38 V-PMA-2P Matthew 26:40 V-ANA Matthew 26:41 V-PMA-2P Mark 13:34 V-PSA-3S Mark 13:35 V-PMA-2P Mark 13:37 V-PMA-2P Mark 14:34 V-PMA-2P Mark 14:37 V-ANA Mark 14:38 V-PMA-2P Luke 12:37 V-PPA-AMP Luke 12:39 V-AIA-3S Acts 20:31 V-PMA-2P 1 Corinthians 16:13 V-PMA-2P Colossians 4:2 V-PPA-NMP 1 Thessalonians 5:6 V-PSA-1P 1 Thessalonians 5:10 V-PSA-1P 1 Peter 5:8 V-AMA-2P Revelation 3:2 V-PPA-NMS Revelation 3:3 V-ASA-2S Revelation 16:15 V-PPA-NMS Strong's Greek 1127 |
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