Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleSo then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. Young's Literal Translation so , then, we may not sleep as also the others, but watch and be sober, King James Bible Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober. Greek Soἄρα (ara) Conjunction Strong's 686: Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive. then, οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. let us not sleep καθεύδωμεν (katheudōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2518: To sleep, be sleeping. From kata and heudo; to lie down to rest, i.e. to fall asleep. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. others [do], λοιποί (loipoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3062: Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. let us remain awake γρηγορῶμεν (grēgorōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 1127: (a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am watchful, on the alert, vigilant. From egeiro; to keep awake, i.e. Watch. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. sober. νήφωμεν (nēphōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 3525: (lit: I am sober), I am calm (vigilant), circumspect. Of uncertain affinity: to abstain from wine, i.e. be discreet. |
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