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Lexicon :: Strong's G2518 - katheudō

Aa
καθεύδω
Transliteration
katheudō (Key)
Pronunciation
kath-yoo'-do
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From κατά (G2596) and heudo (to sleep)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:431,384

Strong’s Definitions

καθεύδω katheúdō, kath-yoo'-do; from G2596 and εὕδω heúdō (to sleep); to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively):—(be a-)sleep.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 22x

The KJV translates Strong's G2518 in the following manner: sleep (22x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 22x
The KJV translates Strong's G2518 in the following manner: sleep (22x).

  1. to fall asleep, drop off to sleep

  2. to sleep

    1. to sleep normally

    2. euphemistically, to be dead

    3. metaph.

      1. to yield to sloth and sin

      2. to be indifferent to one's salvation

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
καθεύδω katheúdō, kath-yoo'-do; from G2596 and εὕδω heúdō (to sleep); to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively):—(be a-)sleep.
STRONGS G2518:
καθεύδω; imperfect 3 person plural ἐκάθευδον; from Homer down; the Sept. mostly for שָׁכַב;
1. to fall asleep, to drop off to sleep: Matthew 25:5.
2. to sleep;
a. properly: Matthew 8:24; Matthew 9:24 (on this and its parallels, cf. B. D. American edition, p. 1198{a}); Matthew 13:25; 26:40,43,45; Mark 4:27, 38; Mark 5:39; Mark 13:36; Mark 14:37, 40; Luke 8:52; Luke 22:46; 1 Thessalonians 5:7.
b. euphemistically, to be dead: 1 Thessalonians 5:10; (Psalm 87:6 (Ps. 88:6); Daniel 12:2).
c. metaphorically, to yield to sloth and sin, and be indifferent to one's salvation: Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:6.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
87:6; 88:6
Daniel
12:2
Matthew
8:24; 9:24; 13:25; 25:5; 26:40; 26:43; 26:45
Mark
4:27; 4:38; 5:39; 13:36; 14:37; 14:40
Luke
8:52; 22:46
Ephesians
5:14
1 Thessalonians
5:6; 5:7; 5:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2518 matches the Greek καθεύδω (katheudō),
which occurs 22 times in 20 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:24 - And there came up a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was sleeping.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 9:24 - He said, Make room; for the girl is not dead, but sleeping. And they were laughing at him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:25

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 13:25 - But while men were sleeping, one who had hate for him came and put evil seeds among the grain, and went away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:5 - Now the husband was a long time in coming, and they all went to sleep.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:40 - And he comes to the disciples, and sees that they are sleeping, and says to Peter, What, were you not able to keep watch with me one hour?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:43

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:43 - And he came again and saw them sleeping, for their eyes were tired.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 26:45 - Then he comes to the disciples; and says to them, Go on sleeping now, and take your rest: for the hour is come, and the Son of man is given into the hands of evil men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:27 - And went to sleep and got up, night and day, and the seed came to growth, though he had no idea how.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:38

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 4:38 - And he himself was in the back of the boat, sleeping on the cushion: and they, awaking him, said, Master, is it nothing to you that we are in danger of destruction?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:39

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:39 - And when he had gone in, he said to them, Why are you making such a noise and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleeping.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:36

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 13:36 - For fear that, coming suddenly, he sees you sleeping.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:37 - And he came, and saw them sleeping, and said to Peter, Simon, are you sleeping? were you not able to keep watch one hour?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:40 - And again he came and saw them sleeping, because their eyes were very tired; and they had nothing to say in answer.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:41

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 14:41 - And he came the third time, and said to them, Go on sleeping now and take your rest: it is enough; the hour has come; see, the Son of man is given up into the hands of evil men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:52

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:52 - And all the people were weeping and crying for her; but he said, Do not be sad, for she is not dead, but sleeping.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:46

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 22:46 - And he said, Why are you sleeping? Get up, and give yourselves to prayer, so that you may not be put to the test.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:14 - For this reason he says, Be awake, you who are sleeping, and come up from among the dead, and Christ will be your light.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:6 - So then, let us not take our rest as the others do, but let us be self-controlled and awake.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:7 - For those who are sleeping do so in the night; and those who are the worse for drink are so in the night;

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:10 - Who was put to death for us, so that, awake or sleeping, we may have a part in his life.
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