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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