Strong’s G2837
κοιμάω
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
koimaó from NG2749
Pronunciation
koy-MAH-oh
Definition
To sleep, to fall asleep, to die
Meaning
I fall asleep, am asleep, sometimes of the sleep of death.
Usage
In the New Testament, "koimaó" is often used metaphorically to describe death, particularly the death of believers. It conveys the idea of sleep as a temporary state, implying the hope of resurrection. This term reflects the early Christian belief in life after death and the resurrection of the body.
Bible references
Matthew 27:52;Matthew 28:13;Luke 22:45;John 11:11;John 11:12;Acts 7:60;Acts 12:6;Acts 13:36;1 Corinthians 7:39;1 Corinthians 11:30;1 Corinthians 15:6;1 Corinthians 15:18;1 Corinthians 15:20;1 Corinthians 15:51;1 Thessalonians 4:13;1 Thessalonians 4:14;1 Thessalonians 4:15;2 Peter 3:4