or adv.

sleeping; in a state of sleep; at rest. Sisera was fast asleep. Judges 4:21.

To a state of sleep; as to fall asleep.

Dead; in a state of death. Concerning them who are asleep, sorrow not.7 Thessalonians 4:13.

To death. For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue. 2 Peter 3:4.