Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2518

Strong's G2518 · Greek

καθεύδω

katheudo · /kath-yoo'-do/

Number
G2518
Language
Greek
Original word
καθεύδω
Transliteration
katheudo
Pronunciation
kath-yoo'-do
KJV occurrences
20 verses

Definition

from 2596 and heudo (to sleep); to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively):--(be a-)sleep.

KJV: (be a-)sleep

Root / derivation: from 2596 and heudo (to sleep)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καθεύδω across 20 verses.

asleep5×
sleep5×
sleepeth3×
on2×
sleeping2×
slept2×
sleepest1×
thou1×
us1×
ye1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew7 verses
Matthew 8:24

And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

Matthew 9:24

He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Matthew 13:25

But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

Matthew 25:5

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Matthew 26:40

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

Matthew 26:43

And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

Matthew 26:45

Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Mark7 verses
Mark 4:27

And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

Mark 4:38

And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

Mark 5:39

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

Mark 13:36

Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.

Mark 14:37

And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

Mark 14:40

And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

Mark 14:41

And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Luke2 verses
Ephesians1 verse
1 Thessalonians3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2518 (katheudo) mean?

from 2596 and heudo (to sleep); to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively):--(be a-)sleep.

How many times does G2518 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2518 (καθεύδω) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “asleep.”

How is katheudo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2518 is rendered as “asleep” (5×), “sleep” (5×), “sleepeth” (3×), “on” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word καθεύδω come from?

from 2596 and heudo (to sleep)