5 occurrences in 8 translations

'Alert' in the Bible

It is like a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his slaves, gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert.

Verse ConceptsDoorkeepersHuman Authority, Nature OfMan Appointing

Therefore be alert, since you don’t know when the master of the house is coming—whether in the evening or at midnight or at the crowing of the rooster or early in the morning.

Verse ConceptsHourLast ThingsNightCrowsSleep, Warnings AgainstMidnightDaybreakIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnAt DaybreakThe Time UnknownAttitudes While Waiting For Second Coming

And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert!”

He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert."

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfUnhappinessStaying Put

Bible Theasaurus

Alarm (57 instances)
Attentive (38 instances)
Awake (89 instances)
Lively (5 instances)
Merry (38 instances)
Quick (75 instances)
Rattling (5 instances)
Watchful (38 instances)

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