Strong’s G2838

κοίμησις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

koimésis

Pronunciation

koy-MAY-sis

Definition

Sleep, Rest, Death

Meaning

repose, taking rest, sleep.

Usage

In the New Testament, "koimésis" is used metaphorically to describe the state of death, particularly the death of believers. It conveys the idea of death as a temporary state, akin to sleep, from which one will awaken. This term reflects the Christian hope in the resurrection, emphasizing that death is not the end but a transition to eternal life.

Bible references

John 11:13