κατανύσσω
katanussōVerbG2660
to pierce
From: from G2596 (κατά) and G3572 (νύσσω);
Short Definition
to pierce thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate violently ("sting to the quick")
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to strike or prick violently.
2.to stun.
3.Of strong emotion, pass., to be smitten
LXX Usage: (עָצַב hith.), (דָּמַם), Dan LXX TH (רָדַם ni.)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
1
Key Passages
- Acts 2:37
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