The meaning of “νύξ”
Understanding nýx reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary word (mid-)night. - "night" (literally or figuratively)
νύξ
a primary word (mid-)night. - "night" (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:31 | “Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.” Word: νύξ (nýx) | |
| Luke 12:20 | “But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” Word: νύξ (nýx) | |
| Acts 18:9 | “Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:” Word: νύξ (nýx) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:23 | “For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:” Word: νύξ (nýx) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:8 | “Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:” Word: νύξ (nýx) |