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The term "awoke" in the Bible often signifies a transition from sleep to wakefulness, symbolizing a shift from ignorance or inactivity to awareness and action. This concept is frequently used both literally and metaphorically throughout the Scriptures.
Old Testament ReferencesIn the Old Testament, the act of waking is often associated with God's intervention or the stirring of individuals to fulfill divine purposes. For instance, in
Genesis 28:16, Jacob awakes from his dream of the ladder reaching to heaven and realizes the presence of the Lord: "When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, 'Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was unaware of it.'" This awakening marks a pivotal moment in Jacob's spiritual journey, highlighting a newfound awareness of God's presence and promises.
Similarly, in
Judges 16:14, Samson awakes to find himself bound by Delilah's deceit: "So while he slept, Delilah took the seven braids of his hair, wove them into the fabric, and tightened it with a pin. Then she called to him, 'Samson, the Philistines are upon you!' But he awoke from his sleep and pulled out the pin, the loom, and the fabric." Here, the physical awakening of Samson is a precursor to his eventual realization of his vulnerability and the consequences of his actions.
New Testament ReferencesIn the New Testament, the theme of awakening is often used to illustrate spiritual enlightenment and readiness. In
Matthew 8:25, the disciples wake Jesus during a storm: "The disciples went and woke Him, saying, 'Lord, save us! We are perishing!'" This literal awakening of Jesus leads to a demonstration of His divine authority over nature, reinforcing the disciples' faith.
The Apostle Paul frequently employs the metaphor of awakening to encourage spiritual vigilance and moral integrity. In
Romans 13:11, he writes, "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, Paul exhorts believers to awaken from spiritual complacency, emphasizing the urgency of living in accordance with the Gospel in anticipation of Christ's return.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of awakening in the Bible underscores the importance of spiritual awareness and responsiveness to God's call. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of divine encounters and the necessity of remaining vigilant in faith. The act of awakening is often a catalyst for change, prompting individuals to align their lives with God's will and purpose.
In a broader theological context, awakening can be seen as a call to repentance and renewal, urging believers to cast off the "deeds of darkness" and "put on the armor of light" (
Romans 13:12). This theme resonates with the Christian journey of sanctification, where believers are continually called to awaken to deeper truths and greater obedience in their walk with Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp.) of Awake.
2. (p. p.) of Awake.
Greek
1453. egeiro -- to waken, to raise up... verb Definition to waken, to raise up NASB Word Usage arise (5), arisen (2), arises
(1), awake (1), awaken (1),
awoke (1), cause (1), get (17), gets (2), got
...1853. exupnos -- roused out of sleep
... Word Origin from ek and hupnos Definition roused out of sleep NASB Word Usageawoke
(1). out of sleep. From ek and hupnos; awake -- X out of sleep....
Strong's Hebrew
3364. yaqats -- to awake... 3363, 3364. yaqats. 3365 . to awake. Transliteration: yaqats Phonetic Spelling:
(yaw-kats') Short Definition:
awoke. Word Origin a prim.
...7019a. qits -- to awake
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to awake NASB Word Usage awake (13), awakened
(2), awakens (2), awakes (1),awoke (2). 7019, 7019a. qits. 7019b ....
Library
At Earliest Dawn the LordAwoke,
... PASSIONTIDE AND EASTER At earliest dawn the Lordawoke,. tr., John Brownlie
8.8.8.8. I. At earliest dawn the Lordawoke,. True Light upon our dismal gloom,....
A Prisoner who Became a Mighty Ruler
... The poorly fed, lean cows ate up the seven well-fed, fat cows. Then Pharaoh
awoke.... Then Pharaohawoke, and knew that it was only a dream....
Patrick, the Apostle of the Irish.
... dwelling by the sea, "We pray thee, child of God, come and dwell once more amongst
us." He could not read further from the agitation of his heart, andawoke....
My Dream Message
... fight with a great snake. When heawoke, he felt that surely the Lord was
trying to show him something. He interpreted the dream...
Glory to God! the Christ Hath Left the Tomb,
... The Light of lights had burst upon its gloom,. When He, our Light, from death's
dark sleepawoke. II.... V. Sleepers, awake! The Christ from deathawoke,....
Angeloi Meta Poimenon Doxazousi.
... And choirs of angels, clad in white,.Awoke with song the silent night;... Now myriad
hosts uplift the strains. That firstawoke on Bethlehem's plains;...
Angeloi Meta Poimenon Doxazousi
... And choirs of angels, clad in white,.Awoke with song the silent night:... Now myriad
hosts uplift the strains. That firstawoke on Bethlehem's plains:...
A Strong Man who Lost his Strength
... braids of his hair and wove it with the web and beat it into form with the pin,
and said to him, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" But heawoke out of...
Jesus Stills the Storm.
... The tossing ship has been accepted in all ages as a type of the church in seasons
of peril]: ^a 25 And they came to him, andawoke him, { ^b they awake him...
The Presence of God.
... They tell us of the moment when, as it would appear, his soulawoke in him.... The soul
in him neverawoke, so as to transfigure his thoughts and purposes....
Thesaurus
Awoke (20 Occurrences)...Awoke (20 Occurrences). Matthew 1:24 When Joseph
awoke, he did as the angel of the
Lord had commanded, and brought home his wife, (WEY DBY NAS).
...Woke (10 Occurrences)
... Matthew 1:24 When Josephawoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded, and
brought home his wife, (Root in WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV).... So Pharaohawoke....
Rebuked (39 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Mark 4:39 Heawoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace!
Be still!" The wind ceased, and there was a great calm....
Ceased (80 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV). Mark 4:39 Heawoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the
sea, "Peace! Be still!" The wind ceased, and there was a great calm....
Calm (18 Occurrences)
... calm. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Mark 4:39 Heawoke,
and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still...
Ugly (7 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS NIV). Genesis 41:4 The ugly and thin cattle ate up the seven sleek and
fat cattle. So Pharaohawoke. (WEB NAS NIV).... So Iawoke. (WEB NAS NIV)....
Gaunt (7 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 41:4 The ugly and thin cattle ate up the seven sleek
and fat cattle. So Pharaohawoke. (See NAS RSV NIV).... So Iawoke. (See RSV)....
We're (6 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:24 They came to him, andawoke him, saying, "Master, master, we are dying!"
Heawoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased...
Ill-favoured (4 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:4 And the ill-favored and lean-fleshed kine did eat up the seven
well-favored and fat kine. So Pharaohawoke. (See JPS).... So Iawoke. (See JPS)....
Ill-favored (5 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:4 And the ill-favored and lean-fleshed kine did eat up the seven
well-favored and fat kine. So Pharaohawoke. (ASV WBS).... So Iawoke. (ASV WBS)....
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