GreekG3573Verb
νυστάζω
nustazō
“to doze”
2Occurrences
G3573Strong's #
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay
from a presumed derivative of G3506 (νεύω);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to nod in sleep, fall asleep. Metaphorical, of negligence or delay, ἡ *ἀπώλεια αὐτῶν οὐ νυστάζει *.
LXX: for נוּם, etc
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Grammar & Morphology
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
νυστάζω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Peter
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
2 Peter 2:3BSB
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.
Matthew 25:5BSB
When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
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