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Strong's G1594 ἐκνήφω (eknepho)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1594 — ginnah (“garden”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1594
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 6

Strong's G1594 Quick Answer

Strong's G1594 ἐκνήφω (eknepho) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eknepho (ek-nay'-fo) v. 1. (figuratively) to rouse (oneself) out of stupor [from G1537 and G3525] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include awake. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
eknepho (ek-nay'-fo) v. 1. (figuratively) to rouse (oneself) out of stupor [from G1537 and G3525]
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
awake

Meaning and Definition

eknepho (ek-nay'-fo) v. 1. (figuratively) to rouse (oneself) out of stupor [from G1537 and G3525] KJV: awake Root(s): G1537, G3525

Original Word
ἐκνήφω
Transliteration
eknepho
Derivation
Root: νήφω R1: 1537 R2: 3525
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1594. 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 wake up

Usage: ἐκ-νήφω [in LXX: Gen.9:24, Hab.2:7 (יָקַץ), Jol.1:5, Hab.2:19 (יָקַץ hi.), 1Ki.25:37 (יָצָא), Sir.31:2 * ;] to become sober after drunkenness: metaphorically, of sobriety of mind, 1Co.15:34.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1594 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render eknepho, 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.

How Strong's G1594 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 5 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 G1594 (ἐκνήφω) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1594 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 G1594 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Corinthians 15:34 KJV

Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

Strong's G1594 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 9:24 Septuagint / Brenton

And Noah recovered from the wine, and knew all that his younger son had done to him.

1 Kingdoms 25:37 Septuagint / Brenton

And it came to pass in the morning, when Nabal recovered from his wine, his wife told him these words; and his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.

Joel 1:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Awake, ye drunkards, from your wine, and weep: mourn, all ye that drink wine to drunkenness: for joy and gladness are removed from your mouth.

Strong's G1594 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 31:2 Septuagint / Brenton

Whoso regardeth dreams Is like him that catcheth at a shadow, And followeth after the wind.

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1594.

Genesis 9:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Noah recovered from the wine, and knew all that his younger son had done to him.
1 Kingdoms 25:37 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass in the morning, when Nabal recovered from his wine, his wife told him these words; and his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.
Joel 1:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Awake, ye drunkards, from your wine, and weep: mourn, all ye that drink wine to drunkenness: for joy and gladness are removed from your mouth.
Habakkuk 2:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For suddenly there shall arise up those that bite him, and they that plot against thee shall awake, and thou shalt be a plunder to them.
Habakkuk 2:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Woe to him that says to the wood, Awake, arise; and to the stone, Be thou exalted! whereas it is an image, and this is a casting of gold and silver, and there is no breath in it.
1 Corinthians 15:34 New Testament, KJV
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
Wisdom of Sirach 31:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whoso regardeth dreams Is like him that catcheth at a shadow, And followeth after the wind.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1594, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Habakkuk 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1594 FAQ

What does eknepho (ἐκνήφω) mean?

Eknepho (Strong's G1594) is a Greek word most simply glossed "awake". eknepho (ek-nay'-fo) v. 1. (figuratively) to rouse (oneself) out of stupor [from G1537 and G3525]

How many times is eknepho (ἐκνήφω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G1594 across 6 books.

Where can I study eknepho (ἐκνήφω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1594 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate eknepho (ἐκνήφω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as awake. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1594 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1594, with linked reader references where each row is available.