Strong's Lexicon katheudó: To sleep Original Word: καθεύδω Word Origin: From a compound of κατά (kata, meaning "down") and εὕδω (heudó, meaning "to sleep") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is יָשֵׁן (yashen, Strong's H3462), which also means "to sleep." Usage: The Greek verb "katheudó" primarily means "to sleep" in a literal sense, referring to the natural state of rest. It is used in the New Testament to describe physical sleep but can also carry metaphorical implications, such as spiritual lethargy or unawareness. The term is often employed to contrast spiritual vigilance with complacency. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, sleep was understood as a natural and necessary part of life, often associated with rest and rejuvenation. However, in Jewish and early Christian thought, sleep could also symbolize spiritual unpreparedness or moral indifference. The New Testament writers used this duality to encourage believers to remain spiritually alert and prepared for the return of Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and heudó (to sleep) Definition to sleep NASB Translation asleep (8), do their sleeping (1), goes to bed (1), sleep (3), sleep do (1), sleeper (1), sleeping (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2518: καθεύδωκαθεύδω; imperfect 3 person plural ἐκάθευδον; from Homer down; the Sept. mostly for שָׁכַב; 1. to fall asleep, to drop off to sleep: Matthew 25:5. 2. to sleep; a. properly: Matthew 8:24; Matthew 9:24 (on this and its parallels, cf. B. D. American edition, p. 1198{a}); b. euphemistically, to be dead: 1 Thessalonians 5:10; (Psalm 87:6 c. metaphorically, to yield to sloth and sin, and be indifferent to one's salvation: Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:6. From kata and heudo (to sleep); to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively) -- (be a-)sleep. see GREEK kata Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:24 V-IIA-3SGRK: αὐτὸς δὲ ἐκάθευδεν NAS: but Jesus Himself was asleep. KJV: but he was asleep. INT: he himself however was sleeping Matthew 9:24 V-PIA-3S Matthew 13:25 V-PNA Matthew 25:5 V-IIA-3P Matthew 26:40 V-PPA-AMP Matthew 26:43 V-PPA-AMP Matthew 26:45 V-PIA-2P Mark 4:27 V-PSA-3S Mark 4:38 V-PPA-NMS Mark 5:39 V-PIA-3S Mark 13:36 V-PPA-AMP Mark 14:37 V-PPA-AMP Mark 14:37 V-PIA-2S Mark 14:40 V-PPA-AMP Mark 14:41 V-PIA-2P Luke 8:52 V-PIA-3S Luke 22:46 V-PIA-2P Ephesians 5:14 V-PPA-NMS 1 Thessalonians 5:6 V-PSA-1P 1 Thessalonians 5:7 V-PPA-NMP 1 Thessalonians 5:7 V-PIA-3P 1 Thessalonians 5:10 V-PSA-1P Strong's Greek 2518 |
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