Strong’s G1852

ἐξυπνίζω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

exupnizó

Pronunciation

ex-oo-p-nee'-zo

Definition

To awaken, to rouse from sleep

Meaning

I wake out of sleep.

Usage

The verb ἐξυπνίζω is used to describe the act of waking someone up from sleep. It conveys the idea of bringing someone out of a state of rest or inactivity into alertness and action. In a metaphorical sense, it can also imply awakening someone from spiritual lethargy or moral indifference.

Bible references

John 11:11