ἀφυπνόω (aphypnóō) — Fall Asleep

Greek word study: ἀφυπνόω (aphypnóō), Strong's G879. properly, to become awake, i.e. (by implication) to drop (off) in slumber

GreekStrong's G879
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀφυπνόω (aphypnóō)

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properly, to become awake, i.e. (by implication) to drop (off) in slumber

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G5258 (ὕπνος);

KJV translation words: fall asleep

Where this word appears

Strong's G879 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 8:23.

How it is rendered in the text

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

He fell asleep ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀφύπνωσεν ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Luke 8:23 — ἀφύπνωσεν — He fell asleep

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G575 ἀπό (apó), G5258 ὕπνος (hýpnos).

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 aphypnóō (G879) mean?

Properly, to become awake, i.e. (by implication) to drop (off) in slumber.

How is G879 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G879 as: fall asleep.

How often does ἀφυπνόω (aphypnóō) appear?

Strong's G879 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 8:23.