Pronunciation Guide: dee-or-OOS-so Basic Definition Strong’s G1358: διορύσσω (diorussó) refers to the action of digging through or breaking through, particularly walls or barriers. In biblical contexts, it primarily describes the act of breaking into a house by digging through its…
Pronunciation Guide: gray-gor-EH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G1127: γρηγορέω (grēgoreō) conveys the action of staying awake, being vigilant, and maintaining spiritual alertness. It describes an intentional state of watchfulness that goes beyond physical wakefulness to encompass spiritual readiness and attentiveness. This…
Pronunciation Guide: bah-ROO-no Basic Definition Strong’s G925: βαρύνω (barynō) refers to the act of weighing down, burdening, or making heavy. In Scripture, it describes a state of spiritual or physical oppression that hinders proper function or awareness. This vivid term…
Pronunciation Guide: bah-REH-oh (βα-ρέ-ω) Basic Definition Strong’s G916: Βαρέω (bareō) describes a state of being weighed down, burdened, or oppressed. It refers to the sensation of heaviness, whether physical (as with sleep-laden eyes) or metaphorical (as with hearts burdened by…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-pah-TAH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G538: ἀπατάω (apatao) describes the act of deceiving, misleading, or beguiling through false statements or impressions. It carries the sense of deliberate deception aimed at leading someone astray from truth, particularly in spiritual matters.…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-grip-NEE-ah Basic Definition Strong’s G70: ἀγρυπνία refers to voluntary sleeplessness or watchfulness, specifically denoting a state of intentional wakefulness for spiritual or protective purposes. This word carries the connotation of vigilant attention and purposeful self-denial of sleep for…
ἀγρυπνέω – Pronunciation Guide: ah-groop-NEH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G69: To be sleepless, keep awake, watch vigilantly. This compound verb literally means “to chase away sleep” and describes a state of complete alertness and watchfulness, often in the context of prayer…
ἀγραυλέω – Pronunciation Guide: ah-graw-LEH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G63: To live in the fields, to camp out at night; specifically referring to shepherds who remain outdoors to watch their flocks. The term implies continuous outdoor vigilance and the pastoral lifestyle…
