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νυστάζω G3573

G3573 is the Greek word νυστάζω, transliterated nystázō. The King James Version most often renders it slumbered.

Word: νυστάζωTransliteration: nystázōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay.

Where it comes from

from a presumed derivative of G3506 (νεύω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

slumbered 1×slumbereth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: slumber.

Verses using νυστάζω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 25:5 · KJV

While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

2 Peter 2:3 · KJV

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3573 mean?

G3573 is the Greek word νυστάζω (nystázō), meaning to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay.

How is G3573 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it slumbered (1 time), slumbereth (1 time).

How many times does G3573 appear in the Bible?

νυστάζω (nystázō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3573 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a presumed derivative of G3506 (νεύω).

Nearby entries

G3570 · νυνί — just now G3571 · νύξ — "night" (literally or figuratively)G3572 · νύσσω — to prick ("nudge")G3574 · νυχθήμερον — a day-and-night, i.e. full day of twenty-four hours G3575 · Νῶε — Noë, (i.e. Noäch), a patriarch G3576 · νωθρός — sluggish, i.e. (literally) lazy, or…

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