en_tw/bible/other/watch.md

# watch, watchman #

## Definition: ##

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.

* The command to "watch your life and doctrine closely" means to be careful to live wisely and to not believe false teachings.
* 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.
* Other ways of translating "watch" could include "pay close attention to" or "be diligent" or "be very careful" or "be on guard."
* Other words for "watchman" are "sentry" or "guard."

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Thessalonians 05:4-7](rc://en/tn/help/1th/05/04)
* [Hebrews 13:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/heb/13/15)
* [Jeremiah 31:4-6](rc://en/tn/help/jer/31/04)
* [Mark 08:14-15](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/08/14)
* [Mark 13:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/13/33)
* [Matthew 25:10-13](rc://en/tn/help/mat/25/10)

## Word Data:##

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added version 3 2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00			`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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added version 3 2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00			`* 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" 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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			`## Bible References: ##`

Update Links to RC format 2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00			`* [1 Thessalonians 05:4-7](rc://en/tn/help/1th/05/04)`
			`* [Hebrews 13:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/heb/13/15)`
			`* [Jeremiah 31:4-6](rc://en/tn/help/jer/31/04)`
			`* [Mark 08:14-15](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/08/14)`
			`* [Mark 13:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/13/33)`
			`* [Matthew 25:10-13](rc://en/tn/help/mat/25/10)`
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