8 occurrences

'Sleeping' in the Bible

And there came up a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was sleeping.

Verse ConceptsBody Of Christ, Physical BodySleep, PhysicalStormsTirednessSwampedlakes

But while men were sleeping, one who had hate for him came and put evil seeds among the grain, and went away.

Verse ConceptsSleep, PhysicalParables Of SowingEnemies Of GodWeedPlanting SeedsSeedsSowing Seedssowing

And he comes to the disciples, and sees that they are sleeping, and says to Peter, What, were you not able to keep watch with me one hour?

Verse ConceptsHourPainPrayerlessnessSleep, PhysicalUnreliabilityOverconfidenceOne HourChrist With His DisciplesStress And Hard Times

And he came again and saw them sleeping, for their eyes were tired.

Verse ConceptsEvil Eyes

Then he comes to the disciples; and says to them, Go on sleeping now, and take your rest: for the hour is come, and the Son of man is given into the hands of evil men.

Verse ConceptsFatigueHourHanding Over ChristChrist With His DisciplesNear The Time PersonallyTimes Of The ChristTo Be Given Into One's Hands

And the resting-places of the dead came open; and the bodies of a number of sleeping saints came to life;

Verse ConceptsResurrection, Of The DeadSaintsThe Act Of OpeningOpening PitsCorpses Of Other PeopleRosesJesus Death

Say, His disciples came by night and took him away secretly while we were sleeping.

Verse ConceptsSleep, PhysicalThe Disciples ActionsDuring One NightDiscipleshiprumors

Related Words

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Asleep (65 instances)
Sleeping (91 instances)
Slumber (14 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
κοιμάω 
Koimao 
sleep , fall asleep , be asleep , fall on sleep , be dead
Usage: 16

ἐξυπνίζω 
Exupnizo 
Usage: 0

ἔζυπνος 
Exupnos 
awake out of sleep 9
Usage: 1

καθεύδω 
Katheudo 
Usage: 11

ὕπνος 
Hupnos 
Usage: 6

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