γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō) — Be Vigilant

Greek word study: γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō), Strong's G1127. to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G1127
Quick definition
Greek word
γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G1453 (ἐγείρω);

KJV translation words: be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1127 is tagged on 23 words in 23 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:42 and last appears in Revelation 16:15.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

do watch ×10watching ×4to watch ×2do keep watch ×1he had watched ×1he may keep watch ×1he watched ×1we may watch ×1we shall watch ×1you shall watch ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

γρηγορεῖτε ×7Γρηγορεῖτε ×3γρηγορῶμεν ×2γρηγορῶν ×2ἐγρηγόρησεν ×2γρηγοροῦντας ×1γρηγοροῦντες ×1γρηγορῇ ×1γρηγορῆσαι ×1γρηγορῆσαι; ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×6Mark ×6Revelation ×3Luke ×21 Thessalonians ×2Acts ×11 Corinthians ×1Colossians ×1

Verses (all 23)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1453 ἐγείρω (egeírō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1235 διαγρηγορέω (diagrēgoréō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does grēgoreúō (G1127) mean?

To keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively).

How is G1127 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1127 as: be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).

How often does γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō) appear?

Strong's G1127 is tagged on 23 words in 23 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:42 and last appears in Revelation 16:15.