to keep watch
Definition:
γρηγορέω, -ῶ, = Attic ἐργήγορα, pf. of ἐγείρω, which see, [in LXX (later bks. only) chiefly for שׁקד;] 1) to be awake; metaph, of being alive, 1Th.5:10. 2) to watch: Mat.24:43 26:38, 40 Mrk.13:34 14:34, 37 Luk.12:37, 39; metaph, Mat.24:42 25:13 26:41, Mrk.13:35, 37 14:38, Act.20:31, 1Co.16:13, 1Th.5:6, 1Pe.5:8, Rev.3:2, 3 16:15; before ἐν, Col.4:2. (Cf. δια-γρηγορέω). SYN.: see: ἀγρθπνέω. (AS)
Definition:
γρηγορ-έω, late
present, formed from
perfect ἐγρήγορα (which see),
to be or
become fully awake, watch, [
LXX+NT+3rd c.AD+]; ἐπὶ τὰς πόλεις[
LXX]
passive, ἐγρηγορήθη ἐπὶ τὰ ἀσεβήματά μου[
LXX]; opposed to καθεύδω, of life opposed to death, [
NT]
Transliteration:
grēgoreúō
Pronounciation:
gray-gor-yoo'-o
Definition:
to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively); be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful); from
g1453 (ἐγείρω);