ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō) — Watch

Greek word study: ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō), Strong's G69. to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake

GreekStrong's G69
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake

Word study
Derivation: ultimately from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G5258 (ὕπνος);

KJV translation words: watch

Where this word appears

Strong's G69 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 13:33 and last appears in Hebrews 13:17.

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 ×2watch ×1watching ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀγρυπνεῖτε ×2ἀγρυπνοῦντες ×1ἀγρυπνοῦσιν ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×1Luke ×1Ephesians ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1 Α (A), G5258 ὕπνος (hýpnos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G70 ἀγρυπνία (agrypnía).

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 agrypnéō (G69) mean?

To be sleepless, i.e. keep awake.

How is G69 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G69 as: watch.

How often does ἀγρυπνέω (agrypnéō) appear?

Strong's G69 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 13:33 and last appears in Hebrews 13:17.