TheWay Bibleἀγρυπνέω G69
G69 is the Greek word ἀγρυπνέω, transliterated agrypnéō. The King James Version most often renders it watch.
What it means
to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake.
Where it comes from
ultimately from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G5258 (ὕπνος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: watch.
Verses using ἀγρυπνέω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 13:33 · KJV
Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
Luke 21:36 · KJV
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Ephesians 6:18 · KJV
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Hebrews 13:17 · KJV
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Common questions
What does Strong's G69 mean?
G69 is the Greek word ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō), meaning to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake.
How is G69 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it watch (2 times), watch ye (1 time), watching (1 time).
How many times does G69 appear in the Bible?
ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G69 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: ultimately from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G5258 (ὕπνος).
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