Greek · G2660 · unreviewed

κατανύσσω

To pierce

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κατανύσσω G2660
Pronunciation katanýssō

What does κατανύσσω (katanýssō) mean in the Bible?

κατανύσσω (katanýssō) is a Greek word meaning "to pierce". κατα-νύσσω [in LXX: Gen.

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Meaning

to pierce
Extended definition
1to strike or prick violently.
2to stun.
3Of strong emotion, pass., to be smitten: τὴν καρδίαν, Act.2:37 (see: κατάνυξις).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
completed 1
Tense
aorist 1
Voice
passive 1
Mood
indicative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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