G3573: νυστάζω
nystázō · “to doze”
Definition
to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay
KJV translates it as: slumber
Word origin: from a presumed derivative of G3506 (νεύω);
Extended definition
νυστάζω
(cf. νεύω), [in LXX for נוּם, etc ;]
to nod in sleep, fall asleep: Mat.25:5. Metaphorical, of negligence or delay, ἡ ἀπώλεια αὐτῶν οὐ νυστάζει (cf. Psa.121:4, Isa.5:27) : 2Pe.2:3.†
(AS)
(cf. νεύω), [in LXX for נוּם, etc ;]
to nod in sleep, fall asleep: Mat.25:5. Metaphorical, of negligence or delay, ἡ ἀπώλεια αὐτῶν οὐ νυστάζει (cf. Psa.121:4, Isa.5:27) : 2Pe.2:3.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3573 is translated
- they became drowsy ×1
- slumbers. ×1
Bible verses with G3573 (nystázō)
Nystázō appears in 2 verses.
- Matthew 25:5
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
- 2 Peter 2:3
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.