γρηγορεῖτε
gregoreite
be alert
from ἐγείρω; to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively):--be vigilant, wake, (be) watch(-ful).
Acts 20:31 · Word #2
Lexicon G1127
| Lemma | γρηγορεύω |
| Transliteration | grēgoreúō |
| Strong's | G1127 |
| In-context | be alert |
| Literal | be-watchful |
Morphology V PRS ACT IMP 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | γρηγορέω |
| Strong's | G1127 |
SIBI-P1 G1127-03
You all, keep staying awake!
| Root | γρηγορεύω (grēgoreuō) |
| Core Meanings | stay awake, remain alert, keep watch, be vigilant |
| Semantic Range | literal wakefulness from sleep; sustained alertness; watchfulness against danger; spiritual vigilance; readiness for an expected event |
| Conceptual Significance | Frequently used in exhortations concerning readiness for the coming of the Son of Man and perseverance in prayer, the term conveys active spiritual alertness and covenantal readiness rather than passive awareness. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active imperative, 2nd person plural (Gr,V,MPA2,,P,). The present imperative denotes continuous or repeated action; active voice; direct command addressed to multiple hearers. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present tense imperative calls for ongoing, continuous action, not a one-time act. Rendering it as "keep staying awake" preserves the durative present aspect, while "you all" reflects the second person plural form of the command. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root γρηγορεύω (stay awake, remain alert, keep watch, be vigilant)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1127-01 |
egregoresen | he was keeping-awake |
G1127-04 |
gregoresai | to keep-awake in watchfulness |
G1127-05 |
gregoresate | Stay awake, you all! |
Word Usage (22 occurrences of G1127)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:42 | γρηγορεῖτε | gregoreite | |
| Matthew 24:43 | ἐγρηγόρησεν | egregoresen | |
| Matthew 25:13 | γρηγορεῖτε | gregoreite |