νυστάζω
nustazōVerbG3573
to doze
From: from a presumed derivative of G3506 (νεύω);
Short Definition
to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay
Full Lexicon Entry
to nod in sleep, fall asleep. Metaphorical, of negligence or delay, ἡ *ἀπώλεια αὐτῶν οὐ νυστάζει *.
LXX Usage: for נוּם, etc
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Peter
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 2:3
- Matthew 25:5
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