Strong's G1127 · Greek
γρηγορέω
gregoreuo · /gray-gor-yoo'-o/
Definition
from 1453; to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively):--be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).
KJV: be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful)
Root / derivation: from 1453
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered γρηγορέω across 23 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
23 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew6 verses
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Matthew 24:43But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
Matthew 25:13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Matthew 26:38Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Matthew 26:40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Matthew 26:41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Mark6 verses
For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
Mark 13:35Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:
Mark 13:37And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
Mark 14:34And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
Mark 14:37And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
Mark 14:38Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
Luke2 verses
Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
Luke 12:39And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
1 Corinthians1 verse
1 Thessalonians2 verses
Revelation3 verses
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Revelation 3:3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Revelation 16:15Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1127 (gregoreuo) mean?
from 1453; to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively):--be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).
How many times does G1127 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1127 (γρηγορέω) appears in 23 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “watch.”
How is gregoreuo 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 γρηγορέω come from?
from 1453