Matthew 25:5
King James Version
12 Jun 2026
“While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.”
νυμφίος
A bridegroom, a husband. Jesus is the bridegroom and His people are His bride. The wedding is coming.
καθεύδω
were sleeping.
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καθεύδω
to lie down to rest, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
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νυστάζω
they became drowsy
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νυστάζω
to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay
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χρονίζω
As was tarrying
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χρονίζω
to take time, i.e. linger
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