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The term "awaked" in the Bible often signifies a transition from sleep to consciousness, symbolizing spiritual alertness, revival, or the stirring of God's presence. It is used both literally and metaphorically throughout the Scriptures to convey various theological and spiritual truths.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, "awaked" is frequently associated with God's intervention or the stirring of His power. For instance, in
Psalm 78:65 , it is written, "Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, like a mighty warrior overcome by wine." Here, the imagery of God awakening serves to illustrate His decisive action in history, often in response to the cries of His people or to bring about judgment.
The concept of awakening is also present in the prophetic literature, where it often calls the people of Israel to spiritual vigilance.
Isaiah 51:9 implores, "Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake as in days of old, the generations of long ago." This plea for divine awakening is a call for God to act as He did in the past, delivering His people with power and might.
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, the theme of awakening is closely tied to spiritual readiness and the anticipation of Christ's return. In
Romans 13:11 , the Apostle Paul exhorts believers, "And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed." Here, awakening is a metaphor for spiritual alertness and moral vigilance, urging Christians to live in the light of the imminent return of Christ.
The concept is further illustrated in the parable of the ten virgins in
Matthew 25:1-13, where the wise and foolish virgins are called to awaken and meet the bridegroom. This parable emphasizes the necessity of being prepared and watchful, as the timing of the bridegroom's arrival is unknown.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, the idea of being "awaked" underscores the importance of spiritual awareness and readiness. It serves as a reminder of the need for believers to remain vigilant in their faith, to be responsive to God's call, and to live in anticipation of His promises. The call to awaken is both a personal and communal exhortation, urging the Church to be active in its mission and faithful in its witness.
Practical ApplicationIn practical terms, the call to awaken challenges believers to examine their spiritual lives, to shake off complacency, and to engage actively in their relationship with God. It encourages a lifestyle of prayer, study of the Scriptures, and active participation in the life of the Church. By remaining spiritually awake, Christians are better equipped to discern God's will, resist temptation, and fulfill their calling as followers of Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. p.) of Awake.
2. (p. p.) of Awake.
Strong's Hebrew
3364. yaqats -- to awake... root Definition to awake NASB Word Usage awaken (1), awakened (1), awoke (9), wake
(2). be
awaked. A primitive root; to awake (intransitive) -- (be) awake(-d).
...Library
A Mirror Held up to God's Face.
... possible. For example turn to the third Psalm, fifth verse, "I laid me
down and slept; Iawaked; for the Lord sustaineth me.". I...
And Again David Says Thus Concerning the Death and Resurrection of...
... And again David says thus concerning the death and resurrection of Christ:
I laid me down and slept: Iawaked, for the Lord received me....
Old Revival Hymns.
... The reunion ode of those stoical college classmates of a stoical race could have
been sung in the same B flat minor. "AWAKED BY SINAI'S AWFUL SOUND."....
How under Eli's Government of the Israelites Booz Married Ruth...
... And at first she lay concealed from Booz, as he was fast asleep; but when heawaked
about midnight, and perceived a woman lying by him, he asked who she was...
The Waiting Maidens
... Life is the slumber from which some areawaked by the voice of death, and some
who 'remain' shall beawaked by the trumpet of judgment....
Psalm XLIV.
... the Martyrs cry, "Awake; why sleepest Thou, O Lord?" O Lord Jesus, Thou wast slain;
Thou didst "sleep" in Thy Passion; to us Thou hast now "awaked" from sleep....
The Songs of the Fugitive.
... "I laid me down and slept" there among the echoes of the hills. "Iawaked, for Jehovah
sustained me;" and another night has passed without the sudden shout of...
How Long Between?
... signs that the great change has taken place; so in like manner some do not know
when the Fullness came to them, but they have been gentlyawaked to the fact...
The Middle Colonies: the Jerseys, Delaware, and Pennsylvania --The...
... of the Dutch occupation, one lonely congregation had been planted in that region
which, at a later time, when the Dutch church in America hadawaked from its...
The Service Common to the Festivals of the Holy virgin.
... And Jacobawaked out of his sleep and he said: Surely the Lord is in this place,
and I knew it not. And he was afraid, and said : How dreadful is this place!...
Thesaurus
Awaked (9 Occurrences)...Awaked (9 Occurrences). Genesis 28:16 And Jacob
awaked out of his sleep, and he
said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not. (KJV JPS ASV WBS).
...Awaken (10 Occurrences)
Geha'zi (11 Occurrences)
... neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he returned to meet him, and told him,
saying: 'The child is notawaked.' (See RSV). 2 Kings 4...
Gat (21 Occurrences)
... 26:12 So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and they
gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neitherawaked: for they were...
Gehazi (14 Occurrences)
... Gehazi did so, but the child was "notawaked." In this narrative Gehazi appears
in a favorable light, as a willing, efficient servant, jealous of his master's...
Wake (34 Occurrences)
... 9. (vt) To watch, or sit up with, at night, as a dead body. 10. (n.) The act
of waking, or beingawaked; also, the state of being awake. 11....
Watcheth (6 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 6:22 In thy going up and down, it leadeth thee, In thy lying down, it watcheth
over thee, And thou hastawaked -- it talketh 'with' thee. (YLT)....
Waked (13 Occurrences)
... Psalms 3:5 I laid me down and slept; Iawaked; for the LORD sustained me.
(Root in KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Psalms 139:18 I recount them!...
Wakes (3 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 78:65 Then the Lordawaked as one
asleep, like a mighty man recovering from wine. (See NIV)....
Talketh (3 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 6:22 In thy going up and down, it leadeth thee, In thy lying down, it watcheth
over thee, And thou hastawaked -- it talketh 'with' thee. (YLT)....
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