Strong’s
G3573Verb2 times in the New Testament (critical text)Where it occurs
Translated as
In the text
- Matthew 25:5ἐνύσταξαν
When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
- 2 Peter 2:3νυστάζει¶
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.
Abbott-Smith
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)
Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.