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Strong's G1127 γρηγορεύω (gregoreuo)

Gregoreuo means “wake” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1127 — bengeber (“the son of Geber”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1127
Language Greek
Linked Usages 30
Books 15

Strong's G1127 Quick Answer

Strong's G1127 γρηγορεύω (gregoreuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. gregoreuo (gray-gor-yoo'-o) v. 1. to keep awake, i.e. watch {literally or figuratively} It has 30 linked Bible usages across 15 books. Visible English usage signals include watch, watching, watched, wake, and vigilant. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
gregoreuo (gray-gor-yoo'-o) v. 1. to keep awake, i.e. watch {literally or figuratively}
Usage
30 linked usages
Books
15 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
watch, watching, watched, wake, and vigilant

Meaning and Definition

gregoreuo (gray-gor-yoo'-o) v. 1. to keep awake, i.e. watch {literally or figuratively} [from G1453] KJV: be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful) Root(s): G1453

Original Word
γρηγορεύω
Transliteration
gregoreuo
Derivation
Root: ἐγείρω R1: 1453
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1127. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to keep watch

Usage: γρηγορέω, -ῶ, = Attic ἐργήγορα, pf. of ἐγείρω, which see, [in LXX (later bks. only) chiefly for שׁקד ;] __1. to be awake; metaphorically, 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; metaphorically, 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)

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How Strong's G1127 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gregoreuo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Watch Matthew 24:42 17× keepeth Revelation 16:15 vigilant 1 Peter 5:8 wake 1 Thessalonians 5:10 watched Luke 12:39 watching Luke 12:37

How Strong's G1127 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 23 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1127 (γρηγορεύω) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1127 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1127 in the New Testament

23 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 24:42 KJV

Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

Matthew 24:43 KJV

But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

Matthew 25:13 KJV

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Strong's G1127 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Nehemiah 7:3 Septuagint / Brenton

And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.

Jeremiah 5:6 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore has a lion out of the forest smitten them, and a wolf has destroyed them even to their houses, and a leopard has watched against their cities: all that go forth from them shall be hunted: for they have multiplied their ungodliness, they have strengthened themselves in their revoltings.

Jeremiah 38:28 Septuagint / Brenton

And it shall come to pass, that as I watched over them, to pull down, and to afflict, so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the Lord.

Strong's G1127 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 12:27 Septuagint / Brenton

Wherefore so soon as the sun was down, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms, that all the night long they might be ready to fight: also he sent forth sentinels round about the host.

Baruch 2:9 Septuagint / Brenton

Wherefore the Lord watched over us for evil, and the Lord hath brought it upon us: for the Lord is righteous in all his works which he hath commanded us.

Usage Excerpts

First 30 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1127.

Nehemiah 7:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.
Jeremiah 5:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore has a lion out of the forest smitten them, and a wolf has destroyed them even to their houses, and a leopard has watched against their cities: all that go forth from them shall be hunted: for they have multiplied their ungodliness, they have strengthened themselves in their revoltings.
Jeremiah 38:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it shall come to pass, that as I watched over them, to pull down, and to afflict, so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the Lord.
Lamentations 1:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He has watched over my sins, They are twined about my hands, They have come up on my neck: My strength has failed; For the Lord has laid pains on my hands, I shall not be able to stand.
Daniel 9:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The Lord also has watched, and brought the evils upon us: for the Lord our God is righteous in all his work which he has executed, but we have not hearkened to his voice.
Matthew 24:42 New Testament, KJV
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
Matthew 24:43 New Testament, KJV
But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
Matthew 25:13 New Testament, KJV
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Matthew 26:38 New Testament, KJV
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Matthew 26:40 New Testament, KJV
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Matthew 26:41 New Testament, KJV
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Mark 13:34 New Testament, KJV
For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
Mark 13:35 New Testament, KJV
Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:
Mark 13:37 New Testament, KJV
And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
Mark 14:34 New Testament, KJV
And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
Mark 14:37 New Testament, KJV
And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
Mark 14:38 New Testament, KJV
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
Luke 12:37 New Testament, KJV
Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
Luke 12:39 New Testament, KJV
And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
Acts 20:31 New Testament, KJV
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
1 Corinthians 16:13 New Testament, KJV
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Colossians 4:2 New Testament, KJV
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
1 Thessalonians 5:6 New Testament, KJV
Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:10 New Testament, KJV
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
1 Peter 5:8 New Testament, KJV
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Revelation 3:2 New Testament, KJV
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Revelation 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
Revelation 16:15 New Testament, KJV
Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
1 Maccabees 12:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore so soon as the sun was down, Jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms, that all the night long they might be ready to fight: also he sent forth sentinels round about the host.
Baruch 2:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore the Lord watched over us for evil, and the Lord hath brought it upon us: for the Lord is righteous in all his works which he hath commanded us.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1127, grouped by book.

Nehemiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 6 usages, New Testament
Mark 6 usages, New Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 3 usages, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1127 FAQ

What does gregoreuo (γρηγορεύω) mean?

Gregoreuo (Strong's G1127) is a Greek word most simply glossed "wake". gregoreuo (gray-gor-yoo'-o) v. 1. to keep awake, i.e. watch {literally or figuratively}

How many times is gregoreuo (γρηγορεύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 30 linked usages for Strong's G1127 across 15 books.

Where can I study gregoreuo (γρηγορεύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1127 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate gregoreuo (γρηγορεύω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as watch, watching, watched, wake, vigilant, and keepeth. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1127 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1127, with linked reader references where each row is available.