To be alert, to be on the lookout for, to be vigilant

G69
Greek
UBS
ἀγρυπνέω
agrypnéōag-roop-neh'-o
Verb

Definition

(a figurative extension of meaning of ἀγρυπνέω ‘to keep oneself awake,’ not occurring in the NT) to make an effort to learn of what might be a potential future threat

Semantic Domains

Learn
Help
Care For

Etymology

ultimately from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G5258 (ὕπνος);

KJV Translations

watch

Occurrences4
Frequency Rank#1910

Verse Usage

This word appears 4 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.