κατάνυξις (katányxis) — Slumber

Greek word study: κατάνυξις (katányxis), Strong's G2659. a prickling (sensation, as of the limbs asleep), i.e. (by implication, (perhaps by some confusion with G3506 (νεύω) or even with G3571 (νύξ)

GreekStrong's G2659
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Greek word
κατάνυξις (katányxis)

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a prickling (sensation, as of the limbs asleep), i.e. (by implication, (perhaps by some confusion with G3506 (νεύω) or even with G3571 (νύξ))) stupor (lethargy)

Word study
Derivation: from G2660 (κατανύσσω);

KJV translation words: slumber

Where this word appears

Strong's G2659 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Romans 11:8.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

of stupor ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

κατανύξεως ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2660 κατανύσσω (katanýssō).

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Frequently asked questions

What does katányxis (G2659) mean?

A prickling (sensation, as of the limbs asleep), i.e. (by implication, (perhaps by some confusion with g3506 (νεύω) or even with g3571 (νύξ))) stupor (lethargy).

How is G2659 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2659 as: slumber.

How often does κατάνυξις (katányxis) appear?

Strong's G2659 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Romans 11:8.