καταναρκάομαι

katanarkaomaiVerbG2655

to burden

From: from G2596 (κατά) and (to be numb);

Short Definition

to grow utterly torpid, i.e. (by implication) slothful (figuratively, expensive)

Full Lexicon Entry

without Heb. equiv., (33), Dan LXX *)
1.to cause to grow numb.
2.Intrans., to grow numb; hence metaphorically, to be inactive, be burdensome to with genitive; pass., to be quite numb (Hippocr.).

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 11:9
  • 2 Corinthians 12:13
  • 2 Corinthians 12:14

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