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# watch, watches, watched, watching, watchman, watchmen, watchful, take heed, beware, watch out, guard, guards, be alert, stay alert, keep ... safe, kept ... safe, wake up, guarding, on ... guard #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "watch" means to look at something very closely and carefully. It also has several figurative meanings. A "watchman" was someone whose job was to guard a city by looking carefully all around him for any danger or threat to the people in the city.
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* The command to "watch your life and doctrine closely" means to be careful to live wisely and to not believe false teachings.
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* To "watch out" is a warning to be careful to avoid a danger or harmful influence.
* To "watch" or "keep watch" means to always be alert and on guard against sin and evil. It can also mean to "be ready."
* To "keep watch over" or "keep close watch" can mean to guard, protect or take care of someone or something.
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* Other ways of translating "watch" could include "pay close attention to" or "be diligent" or "be very careful" or "be on guard."
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* Other words for "watchman" are "sentry" or "guard."
## Bible References: ##
* [1 Thessalonians 05:06](rc://en/tn/help/1th/05/06)
* [Hebrews 13:17](rc://en/tn/help/heb/13/17)
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* [Jeremiah 31:4-6](rc://en/tn/help/jer/31/04)
* [Mark 08:15](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/08/15)
* [Mark 13:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/13/33)
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* [Matthew 25:10-13](rc://en/tn/help/mat/25/10)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H821, H2370, H4929, H4931, H5027, H5341, H6486, H6822, H6836, H6974, H7462, H7789, H7919, H8104, H8108, H8245, G69, G991, G1127, G2334, G2892, G3525, G3708, G3906, G4337, G4648, G5083