κατανύσσω (katanýssō) — Prick

Greek word study: κατανύσσω (katanýssō), Strong's G2660. to pierce thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate violently ("sting to the quick")

GreekStrong's G2660
Quick definition
Greek word
κατανύσσω (katanýssō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to pierce thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate violently ("sting to the quick")

Word study
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and G3572 (νύσσω);

KJV translation words: prick

Where this word appears

Strong's G2660 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 Acts 2:37.

How it is rendered in the text

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

they were pierced ×1

Forms found in the text

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

κατενύγησαν ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Acts 2:37 — κατενύγησαν — they were pierced

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2596 κατά (katá), G3572 νύσσω (nýssō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2659 κατάνυξις (katányxis).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does katanýssō (G2660) mean?

To pierce thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate violently ("sting to the quick").

How is G2660 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2660 as: prick.

How often does κατανύσσω (katanýssō) appear?

Strong's G2660 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 Acts 2:37.