G2655: καταναρκάω
katanarkáō · “to burden”
Definition
to grow utterly torpid, i.e. (by implication) slothful (figuratively, expensive)
KJV translates it as: be burdensome (chargeable)
Word origin: from G2596 (κατά) and (to be numb);
Extended definition
(ναρκάω, to grow numb, in LXX, in causal sense, for יָקַע, Gen.32:25 (26); without Heb. equiv., Gen.32:32 (33) Job.33:19, Dan LXX 11:6*);
1. to cause to grow numb.
2. Intrans., to grow numb; hence metaphorically, to be inactive, be burdensome to with genitive, 2Co.11:9 12:13-14; pass., to be quite numb (Hippocr.).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2655 is translated
- i did burden ×1
- did burden ×1
- i will burden ×1
Bible verses with G2655 (katanarkáō)
Katanarkáō appears in 3 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 11:9
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
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
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.