ἀγρυπνέωagrypnéō
to be sleepless, wakeful; metaphorically (LXX) = classical Greek ἐγρήγορα, to be watchful, vigilant: Mark 13:33, Luke 21:36, Ephesians 6:18, Hebrews 13:17.
Greek (New Testament) · G69
Synonyms
γρηγορέω, see that word; νήφω, associated with γ. in 1 Peter 5:8, expressing a wariness which results from self-control, a condition of moral, not merely mental alertness.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Mark 13:33 And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!
- Luke 21:36 Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man.”
- Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
- Hebrews 13:17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.