G2660: κατανύσσω
katanýssō · “to pierce”
Definition
to pierce thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate violently ("sting to the quick")
KJV translates it as: prick
Extended definition
κατα-νύσσω
[in LXX: Gen.34:7 (עָצַב hith.), Lev.10:3, Psa.4:4, Psa 29:12, al. (דָּמַם), Dan LXX TH Sus 1:10 (רָדַם ni.), Sir.12:12 14:1, al. ;]
1. to strike or prick violently.
2. to stun.
3. Of strong emotion, pass., to be smitten: τὴν καρδίαν, Act.2:37 (see: κατάνυξις).†
(AS)
[in LXX: Gen.34:7 (עָצַב hith.), Lev.10:3, Psa.4:4, Psa 29:12, al. (דָּמַם), Dan LXX TH Sus 1:10 (רָדַם ni.), Sir.12:12 14:1, al. ;]
1. to strike or prick violently.
2. to stun.
3. Of strong emotion, pass., to be smitten: τὴν καρδίαν, Act.2:37 (see: κατάνυξις).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2660 is translated
- they were pierced ×1
Bible verses with G2660 (katanýssō)
Katanýssō appears in 1 verse.
- Acts 2:37
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?