Greek Word Study
κατανύσσω
katanýssō
G2660
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2660
KJV Translations
prick
Derivation / Root
from G2596 (κατά) and G3572 (νύσσω);
Definition of katanýssō
κατανύσσω (katanýssō) — to pierce thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate violently ("sting to the quick")
Word Origin
This word comes from G2596 (κατά) and G3572 (νύσσω); See the root words: G2596 (κατά), G3572 (νύσσω).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from κατανύσσω.
κατά
katá
G2596
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
νύσσω
nýssō
G3572
to prick ("nudge")
κατάνυξις
katányxis
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))) stupor (lethargy)
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