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γρηγορεύω G1127
G1127 is the Greek word γρηγορεύω, transliterated grēgoreúō. The King James Version most often renders it watch.
What it means
to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G1453 (ἐγείρω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 21 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).
Verses using γρηγορεύω
All 20 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 24:42 · KJV
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Matthew 24:43 · KJV
But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
Matthew 25:13 · KJV
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Matthew 26:38 · KJV
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Matthew 26:40 · KJV
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Matthew 26:41 · KJV
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Mark 13:35 · KJV
Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:
Mark 14:37 · KJV
And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
Mark 14:38 · KJV
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
Luke 12:37 · KJV
Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
Luke 12:39 · KJV
And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
Acts 20:31 · KJV
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
1 Corinthians 16:13 · KJV
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Colossians 4:2 · KJV
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
1 Thessalonians 5:6 · KJV
Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:10 · KJV
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
1 Peter 5:8 · KJV
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Revelation 3:2 · KJV
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Revelation 3:3 · KJV
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Revelation 16:15 · KJV
Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1127 mean?
G1127 is the Greek word γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō), meaning to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively).
How is G1127 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it watch (10 times), watch ye (3 times), watched (2 times), watching (1 time), wake (1 time), among others.
How many times does G1127 appear in the Bible?
γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō) is tagged in 20 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1127 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1453 (ἐγείρω).
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