Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1127

Strong's G1127 · Greek

γρηγορεύω

grēgoreúō

Number
G1127
Language
Greek
Original word
γρηγορεύω
Transliteration
grēgoreúō
KJV occurrences
23 verses

Definition

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

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

Root / derivation: from G1453 (ἐγείρω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered γρηγορεύω across 23 verses.

Watch13×
ye3×
watched2×
shalt1×
vigilant1×
wake1×
watcheth1×
watchful1×
watching1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

23 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew6 verses
Mark6 verses
Luke2 verses
Acts1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians2 verses
1 Peter1 verse
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1127 (grēgoreúō) mean?

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

How many times does G1127 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1127 (γρηγορεύω) appears in 23 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Watch.”

How is grēgoreúō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1127 is rendered as “Watch” (13×), “ye” (3×), “watched” (2×), “shalt” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word γρηγορεύω come from?

from G1453 (ἐγείρω);