καθεύδω (katheúdō) — Sleep

Greek word study: καθεύδω (katheúdō), Strong's G2518. to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2518
Quick definition
Greek word
καθεύδω (katheúdō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and (to sleep);

KJV translation words: (be a-)sleep

Where this word appears

Strong's G2518 is tagged on 22 words in 20 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:24 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:10.

How it is rendered in the text

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

sleeping ×8sleeps ×3Are you sleeping ×1Sleep ×1are you asleep ×1are you sleeping ×1he may sleep ×1sleep ×1to sleep ×1was sleeping ×1we may sleep ×1were sleeping ×1

Forms found in the text

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

καθεύδοντας ×5καθεύδει ×3καθεύδετε ×2καθεύδωμεν ×2καθεύδων ×2καθεύδειν ×1καθεύδεις; ×1καθεύδῃ ×1ἐκάθευδεν ×1ἐκάθευδον ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×8Matthew ×71 Thessalonians ×4Luke ×2Ephesians ×1

Verses (all 20)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá).

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 katheúdō (G2518) mean?

To lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively).

How is G2518 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2518 as: (be a-)sleep.

How often does καθεύδω (katheúdō) appear?

Strong's G2518 is tagged on 22 words in 20 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:24 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 5:10.