KJV dictionary & concordance

asleep

Meaning of “asleep”

Sense 1: In a state of sleep. Sense 2: Figuratively, dead.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

16 occurrences16 verses11 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Judges 4:21

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KJV PCE

But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Luke 8:23 · retained source text

But as they sailed, he fell asleepe, and there came downe a storme of wind on the lake, and they were filled with water, and were in ieopardie.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Dead; in a state of death. Sleeping; in a state of sleep; at rest.

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