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καταναρκάω G2655
G2655 is the Greek word καταναρκάω, transliterated katanarkáō. The King James Version most often renders it burdensome.
What it means
to grow utterly torpid, i.e. (by implication) slothful (figuratively, expensive).
Where it comes from
from G2596 (κατά) and (to be numb).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be burdensome (chargeable).
Verses using καταναρκάω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 11:9 · KJV
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
2 Corinthians 12:13 · KJV
For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.
2 Corinthians 12:14 · KJV
Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2655 mean?
G2655 is the Greek word καταναρκάω (katanarkáō), meaning to grow utterly torpid, i.e. (by implication) slothful (figuratively, expensive).
How is G2655 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it burdensome (2 times), chargeable (1 time), was (1 time), will (1 time).
How many times does G2655 appear in the Bible?
καταναρκάω (katanarkáō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2655 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2596 (κατά) and (to be numb).
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