νυστάζω (nystázō) — Slumber

Greek word study: νυστάζω (nystázō), Strong's G3573. to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay

GreekStrong's G3573
Quick definition
Greek word
νυστάζω (nystázō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay

Word study
Derivation: from a presumed derivative of G3506 (νεύω);

KJV translation words: slumber

Where this word appears

Strong's G3573 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 25:5 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:3.

How it is rendered in the text

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

slumbers ×1they became drowsy ×1

Forms found in the text

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

νυστάζει ×1ἐνύσταξαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3506 νεύω (neúō).

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 nystázō (G3573) mean?

To nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay.

How is G3573 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3573 as: slumber.

How often does νυστάζω (nystázō) appear?

Strong's G3573 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 25:5 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:3.