ΕΚΟΙΜΗΘΗΝ, εκοιμηθην
EKOIMĒTHĒN, ekoimēthēn
Sounds Like: eh-koy-may-THAYN
Translations: I slept, I fell asleep, I died
From the root: KOIMAO
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is the first person singular, aorist, passive, indicative form of the verb 'κοιμάω' (koimao). It means 'I slept' or 'I fell asleep'. In a broader sense, especially in the New Testament, it is often used euphemistically to refer to death, meaning 'I died' or 'I fell asleep in death', implying a peaceful passing or a temporary state before resurrection. It describes an action completed in the past.
Inflection: First Person, Singular, Aorist, Passive, Indicative
Strong’s number: G2837 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
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