Strong’s G5258
ὕπνος
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
hupnos
Pronunciation
HOOP-nos
Definition
Sleep
Meaning
sleep; fig: spiritual sleep.
Usage
In the New Testament, "hupnos" refers to the state of sleep, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. Literally, it describes the natural state of rest for the body. Metaphorically, it can imply spiritual lethargy or unawareness, often used to contrast with spiritual vigilance and alertness.
Bible references
Matthew 1:24;Luke 9:32;John 11:13;Acts 20:9;Acts 20:9;Romans 13:11