διαγρηγορέω
diagrēgoréō
G1235 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To be fully awake, to remain alert, to stay vigilant with intentional attentiveness. The primary sense is to be in a heightened state of awareness or wakefulness, especially with respect to spiritual, moral, or practical vigilance; can also mean to be stirred up or actively on guard.
Semantic Range
to be thoroughly awake, to be fully alert, to be aroused from sleep, to remain on guard, to maintain active vigilance; in extended/metaphorical use: to become attentive or roused from stupor
Root / Etymology
From διά (through, thoroughly) and γρηγορεύω (to be awake, to keep watch); the prepositional prefix intensifies the root idea of wakefulness, suggesting complete or thorough vigilance. The root γρηγορ- is related to being awake or watchful.
Historical & Contextual Notes
διαγρηγορέω is rare in extant Greek literature, with usages primarily in Hellenistic and Koine texts. The term occurs only once in the New Testament (Luke 9:32), describing the disciples as fully awake from drowsiness. The prefix διά adds an intensifying nuance, distinguishing it from the more common γρηγορεύω ('watch, be alert'): διαγρηγορέω suggests complete arousal or a heightened alertness, whether physically (awakened from sleep) or metaphorically (coming to full awareness). Contexts outside canonical literature may use it similarly for being utterly roused or kept fully awake by external circumstances. Modern translations often paraphrase the term as 'fully awake' or 'became fully alert,' which generally captures the Greek nuance, though it can also imply causing a shift from inattention to attentive engagement. The term does not carry distinct theological weight beyond its ordinary language value.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from διά and γρηγορεύω; to waken thoroughly:--be awake.
Root Family
διαγρηγορέω (diagrēgoreō) — be awake, keep watch, be vigilant, be fully alert
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1235-01 |
διαγρηγορήσαντες | diagregoresantes | V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M PL |
when they were fully awake | having fully awakened | having fully awakened | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1235-01 |
Luke 9:32 | διαγρηγορήσαντες | diagregoresantes | V AOR ACT PTCP NOM M PL |
when they were fully awake | having fully awakened | having fully awakened |