Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατάνυξις”
Understanding katányxis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
slumber. - a prickling (sensation, as of the limbs asleep), i.e. (by implication, (perhaps by some confusion with νεύω o...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατάνυξις
Phonetickat-an'-oox-is
Transliterationkatányxis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
slumber. - a prickling (sensation, as of the limbs asleep), i.e. (by implication, (perhaps by some confusion with νεύω or even with νύξ)) stupor (lethargy)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 11:8 | “(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.” Word: κατάνυξις (katányxis) |