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γρηγορεύω

To keep watch

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γρηγορεύω G1127
Pronunciation grēgoreúō

What does γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō) mean in the Bible?

γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō): To watch with vigilant alertness; often metaphorical for spiritual watchfulness against danger or temptation.

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What does γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō) mean in the Bible?

γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō): To watch with vigilant alertness; often metaphorical for spiritual watchfulness against danger or temptation.

How does the BSB render G1127?

The BSB source-word alignment has 22 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include keep watch (7), to keep watch (2), Watch (2), [and] alert (1), be alert (1).

Where does γρηγορεύω (grēgoreúō) appear in Scripture?

The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Matthew 24:42. Its strongest book concentrations include Mark (6), Matthew (6), Revelation (3), 1 Thessalonians (2).

Source Word Evidence

BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.

How English Renders It
keep watch 7× Matthew 24:42, Matthew 25:13, Matthew 26:38, Mark 13:34
to keep watch 2× Matthew 26:40, Mark 14:37
Watch 2× Matthew 26:41, Mark 14:38
[and] alert 1× 1 Peter 5:8
be alert 1× Acts 20:31
Be on the alert 1× 1 Corinthians 16:13
being watchful 1× Colossians 4:2
he would have kept watch 1× Matthew 24:43
let us remain awake 1× 1 Thessalonians 5:6
on watch 1× Luke 12:37
remains awake 1× Revelation 16:15
Wake up 1× Revelation 3:2
we are awake 1× 1 Thessalonians 5:10
you do not wake up 1× Revelation 3:3
Show sample aligned rows
Matthew 24:42 Γρηγορεῖτε to keep watch Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Matthew 24:43 ἐγρηγόρησεν to he would have kept watch Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Matthew 25:13 Γρηγορεῖτε to keep watch Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Matthew 26:38 γρηγορεῖτε to keep watch Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Matthew 26:40 γρηγορῆσαι to to keep watch Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Matthew 26:41 γρηγορεῖτε to Watch Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Mark 13:34 γρηγορῇ to keep watch Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Mark 13:35 γρηγορεῖτε to keep watch Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Mark 13:37 γρηγορεῖτε to Keep watch Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Mark 14:34 γρηγορεῖτε to keep watch Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Usage map

A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.

First aligned row Matthew 24:42
Aligned rows 22
Books represented 9
Matthew 6 Mark 6 Luke 1 Acts 1 1 Corinthians 1 Colossians 1 1 Thessalonians 2 1 Peter 1 Revelation 3
Source forms
γρηγορεῖτε 7x grēgoreite Matthew 26:38, Matthew 26:41, Mark 13:35, Mark 13:37
Γρηγορεῖτε 3x Grēgoreite Matthew 24:42, Matthew 25:13, 1 Corinthians 16:13
γρηγορῆσαι 2x grēgorēsai Matthew 26:40, Mark 14:37
γρηγορῶμεν 2x grēgorōmen 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:10
γρηγορῶν 2x grēgorōn Revelation 3:2, Revelation 16:15
γρηγορῇ 1x grēgorē Mark 13:34
γρηγορήσατε 1x grēgorēsate 1 Peter 5:8
γρηγορήσῃς 1x grēgorēsēs Revelation 3:3
Parsing patterns
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural 10x Matthew 24:42, Matthew 25:13, Matthew 26:38, Matthew 26:41
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active 2x Matthew 26:40, Mark 14:37
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular 2x Revelation 3:2, Revelation 16:15
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural 2x 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:10
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural 1x 1 Peter 5:8
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular 1x Matthew 24:43
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular 1x Revelation 3:3
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural 1x Luke 12:37
Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

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