Strong’s G2659 · Greek
κατάνυξις
katányxis
Definition
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)
Etymology
from G2660 (κατανύσσω);
Where the KJV renders it
- slumber
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