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κατάνυξις G2659
G2659 is the Greek word κατάνυξις, transliterated katányxis. The King James Version most often renders it slumber.
What it means
a prickling (sensation, as of the limbs asleep), i.e. (by implication, (perhaps by some confusion with G3506 (νεύω) or even with G3571 (νύξ))) stupor (lethargy).
Where it comes from
from G2660 (κατανύσσω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: slumber.
Verses using κατάνυξις
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Romans 11:8 · KJV
(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2659 mean?
G2659 is the Greek word κατάνυξις (katányxis), meaning a prickling (sensation, as of the limbs asleep), i.e. (by implication, (perhaps by some confusion with G3506 (νεύω) or even with G3571 (νύξ))) stupor (lethargy).
How is G2659 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it slumber (1 time).
How many times does G2659 appear in the Bible?
κατάνυξις (katányxis) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2659 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2660 (κατανύσσω).
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