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ἀφυπνόω G879
G879 is the Greek word ἀφυπνόω, transliterated aphypnóō. The King James Version most often renders it fell asleep.
What it means
properly, to become awake, i.e. (by implication) to drop (off) in slumber.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G5258 (ὕπνος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fall asleep.
Verses using ἀφυπνόω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 8:23 · KJV
But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
Common questions
What does Strong's G879 mean?
G879 is the Greek word ἀφυπνόω (aphypnóō), meaning properly, to become awake, i.e. (by implication) to drop (off) in slumber.
How is G879 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fell asleep (1 time).
How many times does G879 appear in the Bible?
ἀφυπνόω (aphypnóō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G879 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G5258 (ὕπνος).
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