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

And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Matthew 8:24 · retained source text

And behold, there arose a great tempest in the Sea, insomuch that the ship was couered with the waues: but he was asleepe.

1611 marginal noteMarke. 4.37. luke 8.23.

And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Matthew 26:40 · retained source text

And he commeth vnto the Disciples, and findeth them asleepe, and saith vnto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one houre?

And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Matthew 26:43 · retained source text

And he came and found them asleep againe: For their eies were heauie.

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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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