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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Watchful</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/w/watchful.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/luke/21-36.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/w/watchful.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Watchful</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/w/watcheth.htm" title="Watcheth">◄</a> Watchful <a href="/topical/w/watchfulness.htm" title="Watchfulness">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of being watchful is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing vigilance, spiritual alertness, and readiness in the life of a believer. This theme is particularly significant in the context of spiritual warfare, prayer, and the anticipation of Christ's return.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the idea of watchfulness is often associated with the role of a watchman. <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7</a> states, "As for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from Me." Here, the watchman is tasked with alerting the people to impending danger, symbolizing the need for spiritual vigilance and responsibility.<br><br><b>New Testament Exhortations</b><br><br>The New Testament frequently calls believers to be watchful, particularly in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. In the Gospels, Jesus instructs His disciples to remain alert and prepared for His second coming. In <a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42</a>, He warns, "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come." This call to watchfulness is a reminder of the unpredictability of the end times and the necessity for constant readiness.<br><br>The Apostle Paul also emphasizes watchfulness in the context of spiritual warfare. In <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a>, he exhorts, "Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong." Here, watchfulness is linked with standing firm in faith and exhibiting spiritual strength and courage.<br><br><b>Prayer and Watchfulness</b><br><br>Watchfulness is closely tied to prayer in the New Testament. In <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Colossians 4:2</a>, Paul writes, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." This verse highlights the importance of maintaining a vigilant prayer life, being alert to the needs of others, and remaining thankful for God's provisions.<br><br>Similarly, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus urges His disciples to watch and pray to avoid falling into temptation. In <a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a>, He says, "Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak." This underscores the necessity of spiritual alertness to withstand the trials and temptations of life.<br><br><b>Eschatological Watchfulness</b><br><br>The theme of watchfulness is also prominent in eschatological teachings. Believers are encouraged to live in a state of readiness for the return of Christ. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a>, Paul advises, "So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober." This call to sobriety and alertness is a reminder of the transient nature of the world and the eternal significance of Christ's return.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The biblical call to be watchful is a multifaceted exhortation that encompasses spiritual vigilance, readiness for Christ's return, and a disciplined prayer life. It serves as a reminder for believers to remain alert to spiritual realities, to stand firm in their faith, and to live in anticipation of the fulfillment of God's promises.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>a.</I>) Full of watch; vigilant; attentive; careful to observe closely; observant; cautious; -- with of before the thing to be regulated or guarded; as, to be watchful of one's behavior; and with against before the thing to be avoided; as, to be watchful against the growth of vicious habits.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1127.htm"><span class="l">1127. gregoreo -- to be awake, to watch</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Spelling: (gray-gor-yoo'-o) Short Definition: I am awake, am vigilant, watch Definition:<br> (a) I am awake (in the night), watch, (b) I am <b>watchful</b>, on the alert <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1127.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/69.htm"><span class="l">69. agrupneo -- to be sleepless, wakeful</span></a> <br><b>...</b> agrupneo Phonetic Spelling: (ag-roop-neh'-o) Short Definition: I am awake Definition:<br> I am not asleep, am awake; especially: I am <b>watchful</b>, careful. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/69.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/991.htm"><span class="l">991. blepo -- to look (at)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. 991 -- properly, to ,<br> be (<b>watchful</b>). 991 () suggests "to see something physical <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/991.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6147.htm"><span class="l">6147. Er -- two men of Judah</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>watchful</b>; Er, the name of two Israelites. From uwr; <b>watchful</b>; Er, the name of two<br> Israelites -- Er. see HEBREW uwr. 6146, 6147. Er. 6148 . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6147.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6145.htm"><span class="l">6145. ar -- perhaps adversary</span></a><br><b>...</b> enemies (1). enemy. From uwr; a foe (as <b>watchful</b> for mischief) -- enemy. see<br> HEBREW uwr. 6144, 6145. ar. 6146 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6145.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8113.htm"><span class="l">8113. Shimri -- four Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Shimri (4). Shimri. From shemer in its original sense; <b>watchful</b>;<br> Shimri, the name of four Israelites -- Shimri. see HEBREW shemer. 8112, 8113 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8113.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6197.htm"><span class="l">6197. Eran -- an Ephraimite</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from ur Definition an Ephraimite NASB Word Usage Eran (1). Eran. Probably<br> from uwr; <b>watchful</b>; Eran, an Israelite -- Eran. see HEBREW uwr. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6197.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6179.htm"><span class="l">6179. Eri -- a Gadite</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from ur Definition a Gadite NASB Word Usage Eri (2). Eri. From uwr;<br> <b>watchful</b>; Eri, an Israelite -- Eri. see HEBREW uwr. 6178, 6179. Eri. 6180 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6179.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/ephraim/hymns_and_homilies_of_ephraim_the_syrian/hymn_xviii_o_thou_who.htm"><span class="l">O Thou who Art Made Priest after Thy Master, the Illustrious after <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> O thou who art made priest after thy master, the illustrious after the excellent,<br> the chaste after the grave, the <b>watchful</b> after the abstinent, thy master from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn xviii o thou who.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aphrahat/aphrahat_select_demonstrations/demonstration_x_of_pastors.htm"><span class="l">Demonstration x. --Of Pastors.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Whosoever is <b>watchful</b>, and toils in behalf of his sheep, is careful for his flock,<br> and is the disciple of our Good Shepherd, who gave Himself in behalf of His <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aphrahat/aphrahat select demonstrations/demonstration x of pastors.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_2_1856/a_solemn_warning_for_all.htm"><span class="l">A Solemn Warning for all Churches</span></a> <br><b>...</b> dead. Be <b>watchful</b>, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready<br> to die; for I have not found thy works perfect before God. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/a solemn warning for all.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/on_singing_and_music/on_singing_and_music.htm"><span class="l">On Singing and Music.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of the Society of Friends to the true nature of spiritual worship may be fully<br> maintained by all who claim that name; and that they may be <b>watchful</b> against the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/various/on singing and music/on singing and music.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ignatius/the_epistle_of_ignatius_to_polycarp_and_the_ephesians/chapter_i_commendation_and_exhortation.htm"><span class="l">Commendation and Exhortation.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [1065] Implore additional understanding to what thou already hast. Be <b>watchful</b>,<br> possessing a sleepless spirit. <b>...</b> Be <b>watchful</b>, possessing a sleepless spirit. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter i commendation and exhortation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/salvian/on_the_government_of_god/the_second_book.htm"><span class="l">The Second Book</span></a> <br><b>...</b> If the Divine Word assures us that God observes the good and the wicked, it is<br> expressly to prove that nothing escapes his <b>watchful</b> scrutiny. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/salvian/on the government of god/the second book.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_x_what_is_seemly.htm"><span class="l">What is Seemly is Often Found in the Sacred Writings Long Before <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> and strength in throwing the javelin, he either puts his own arms to the proof,<br> or avoids the blows of his foes, and escapes them by his <b>watchful</b> attention. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter x what is seemly.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newton/olney_hymns/hymn_108_the_believers_danger.htm"><span class="l">The Believer's Danger, Safety, and Duty. Lk 22:31,32</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Your privilege and joy; He's always <b>watchful</b>, always nigh,. To tear and to destroy. <b>...</b><br> Yet, let us not the warning slight,. But <b>watchful</b> still be found; <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 108 the believers danger.htm</font><p><a href="/library/john/exposition_of_the_orthodox_faith/chapter_xiv_concerning_our_lords_genealogy.htm"><span class="l">Concerning Our Lord's Genealogy and Concerning the Holy Mother of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Moreover, since the enemy of our salvation was keeping a <b>watchful</b> eye on virgins,<br> according to the prophecy of Isaiah, who said, Behold a virgin shall conceive <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../exposition of the orthodox faith/chapter xiv concerning our lords genealogy.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/6_i_will_follow_the.htm"><span class="l">I Will Follow the Order of Your Letter, and Subjoin Your Very <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> at the rashness which made you dare to say to one so accomplished as you profess<br> to think me: "You, whose accomplishments give you so many <b>watchful</b> eyes, how <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../6 i will follow the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/watchful.htm"><span class="l"><b>Watchful</b> (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> vigilant; attentive; careful to observe closely; observant; cautious; -- with of<br> before the thing to be regulated or guarded; as, to be <b>watchful</b> of one's <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/watchful.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jealous.htm"><span class="l">Jealous (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Zealous; solicitous; vigilant; anxiously <b>watchful</b>.<br> 2. (a.) Apprehensive; anxious; suspiciously <b>watchful</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jealous.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/alert.htm"><span class="l">Alert (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) <b>Watchful</b>; vigilant; active in vigilance.<br> 2. (a.) Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity. 3. (n.) An <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/alert.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/watch.htm"><span class="l">Watch (203 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Luke 21:36 Therefore be <b>watchful</b> all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy<br> to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/watch.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/praying.htm"><span class="l">Praying (71 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Luke 21:36 Therefore be <b>watchful</b> all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy<br> to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/praying.htm - 27k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vigilant.htm"><span class="l">Vigilant (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Attentive to discover and avoid danger, or<br> to provide for safety; wakeful; <b>watchful</b>; circumspect; wary. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vigilant.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/oversight.htm"><span class="l">Oversight (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) <b>Watchful</b> care; superintendence; general<br> supervision. 2. (n.) An overlooking; an omission; an error. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/oversight.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/walks.htm"><span class="l">Walks (51 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB). 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober and self-controlled. Be <b>watchful</b>. Your adversary the<br> devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (WEB DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/walks.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/watcheth.htm"><span class="l">Watcheth (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/watcheth.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wakeful.htm"><span class="l">Wakeful (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Not sleeping; indisposed to sleep; <b>watchful</b>;<br> vigilant. Multi-Version Concordance Wakeful (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wakeful.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/montanism.html">What is Montanism? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/pray-without-ceasing.html">What does it mean to pray without ceasing? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/family-devotions.html">Are family devotions important? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/watchful.htm">Watchful: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Watchful (17 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Luke 21:36</a></span><br />Therefore be <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Watch ye, stand in the faith; be men, be strong;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a></span><br />with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Colossians 4:2</a></span><br />In the prayer continue ye, watching in it in thanksgiving;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a></span><br />But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> unto prayers;<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober and self-controlled. Be <span class="boldtext">watchful</span>. Your adversary the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Revelation 3:2</a></span><br />Be <span class="boldtext">watchful</span>, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/23-21.htm">Exodus 23:21</a></span><br />be <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> because of his presence, and hearken to his voice, rebel not against him, for he beareth not with your transgression, for My name 'is' in his heart;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4</a></span><br />And the people command thou, saying, Ye are passing over into the border of your brethren, sons of Esau, who are dwelling in Seir, and they are afraid of you; and ye have been very <span class="boldtext">watchful</span>,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-15.htm">Deuteronomy 4:15</a></span><br />and ye have been very <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> of your souls, for ye have not seen any similitude in the day of Jehovah's speaking unto you in Horeb out of the midst of the fire,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/22-5.htm">Joshua 22:5</a></span><br />Only, be very <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> to do the command and the law which Moses, servant of Jehovah, commanded you, to love Jehovah your God, and to walk in all His ways, and to keep His commands, and to cleave to Him, and to serve Him, with all your heart, and with all your soul.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/23-11.htm">Joshua 23:11</a></span><br />and ye have been very <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> for yourselves to love Jehovah your God. <br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/7-10.htm">Proverbs 7:10</a></span><br />And, lo, a woman to meet him -- (A harlot's dress, and <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> of heart,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/1-12.htm">Jeremiah 1:12</a></span><br />And Jehovah said unto me, Thou hast well seen; for I am <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> over my word to perform it.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">Zechariah 12:4</a></span><br />In that day," says Yahweh, "I will strike every horse with terror, and his rider with madness; and I will open my eyes on the house of Judah, and will strike every horse of the peoples with blindness.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/malachi/2-15.htm">Malachi 2:15</a></span><br />And He did not make one 'only', And He hath the remnant of the Spirit. And what 'is' the one 'alone'! He is seeking a godly seed. And ye have been <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> over your spirit, And with the wife of thy youth, None doth deal treacherously.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/malachi/2-16.htm">Malachi 2:16</a></span><br />For 'I' hate sending away, said Jehovah, God of Israel, And He 'who' hath covered violence with his clothing, said Jehovah of Hosts, And ye have been <span class="boldtext">watchful</span> over your spirit, And ye do not deal treacherously.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/w/watchful.htm">Watchful</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--anna.htm">Watchfulness: Anna</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--blessedness_of.htm">Watchfulness: Blessedness of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--christ_an_example_of.htm">Watchfulness: Christ an Example of</a></p><p 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Ministers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--illustrated.htm">Watchfulness: Illustrated</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--ministers_exhorted_to.htm">Watchfulness: Ministers Exhorted To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--motives_to_expected_direction_from_god.htm">Watchfulness: Motives to Expected Direction from God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--motives_to_incessant_assaults_of_the_devil.htm">Watchfulness: Motives to Incessant Assaults of the Devil</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--motives_to_liability_to_temptation.htm">Watchfulness: Motives to Liability to Temptation</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--motives_to_uncertain_time_of_the_coming_of_christ.htm">Watchfulness: Motives to Uncertain Time of the Coming of Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/w/watchfulness--paul.htm">Watchfulness: Paul</a></p><p 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