be watchful
Definition:
ἀγρυπνέω, -ῶ (< ἄγρυπνος, seeking sleep; < ἀγρεύω, ὕπνος), [in LXX chiefly for שׁקד;] to be sleepless, wakeful (Theogn, Xen, al.); metaph. (LXX) = cl. ἐγρήγορα, to be watchful, vigilant: Mrk.13:33, Luk.21:36, Eph.6:18, Heb.13:17. SYN.: γρηγορέω, which see; νήφω, associated with γ. in 1Pe.5:8, expressing a wariness which results from self-control, a condition of moral, not merely mental alertness (see M, Th., I, 5:6). (AS)
Definition:
ἀγρυπν-έω,
perfect ἠγρύπνηκα[
Refs 5th c.BC+]:—
lie awake, pass sleepless nights, [
Refs 6th c.BC+]; opposed to καθεύδω, [
Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἀγρυπνεῖν τὴν νύκτα
to pass a sleepless night, [
Refs 4th c.BC+]; οἱ -οῦντες
sufferers from insomnia, [
Refs 1st c.AD+]
2)
metaphorically,
to be watchful, [
LXX+NT]: with
infinitive, μηθέν σε ἐνοχλήσειν[
Refs]
3) with
accusative,
lie awake and think of, τινά[
Refs]
Pronounciation:
ag-roop-neh'-o
Definition:
to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake; watch; ultimately from
g1 (Α) (as negative particle) and
g5258 (ὕπνος);