Strong's Lexicon aphupnoo: To fall asleep, to become drowsy Original Word: ἀφυπνόω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and ὑπνόω (hypnoō, "to sleep") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀφυπνόω, the concept of spiritual wakefulness can be related to Hebrew terms like עוּר (ʿur, "to awaken") as seen in passages like Isaiah 52:1, "Awake, awake, put on your strength, O Zion." Usage: The verb ἀφυπνόω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of falling asleep or becoming drowsy. It is often used metaphorically to indicate a state of spiritual lethargy or inattentiveness. In the context of the New Testament, it serves as a warning against spiritual complacency and the need for vigilance in faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, sleep was often seen as a state of vulnerability and unawareness. The metaphor of sleep was commonly used in philosophical and religious texts to describe a lack of awareness or understanding. In the Jewish tradition, spiritual wakefulness was emphasized as a virtue, aligning with the call to be watchful and prepared for the coming of the Lord. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 879: ἀφυπνόωἀφυπνόω, ἀφύπνω: 1 aorist ἀφυπνωσα; (ὑπνόω to put to sleep, to sleep); a. to awaken from sleep (Anthol. Pal. 9, 517, 5). b. to fall asleep, to fall off to sleep: Luke 8:23; for this the ancient Greeks used καθυπνόω; see Lobeck ad Phryn., p. 224. (Hermas, vis. 1, 1 [ET].) From a compound of apo and hupnos; properly, to become awake, i.e. (by implication) to drop (off) in slumber -- fall asleep. see GREEK apo see GREEK hupnos |
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