Lexical Definition
κατανύσσω katanýssō (kat-an-oos'-so) to pierce G:V
from κατά and νύσσω
prick.
- to pierce thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate violently ("sting to the quick")
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| κατενύχθη | Aaron was vexed | LXX.Lev.10.3 |
| Ahab was vexed | LXX.1Kgs.21.29 | |
| he was vexed | LXX.1Kgs.21.29 | |
| κατενύγησαν | they were pierced | Acts.2.37 |
| vexed | LXX.Ps.35.15 | |
| were vexed | LXX.Gen.34.7 | |
| κατενύγην | was vexed | LXX.Dan.10.15 |
| κατανύγητε | Let be vexed | LXX.Ps.4.4 |
| κατανυχθέντοσ | being vexed | LXX.Gen.27.38 |
| κατανυγώ | should I be vexed | LXX.Ps.30.12 |
| κατανενυγμένοσ | being vexed | LXX.Dan.10.9 |
| κατανενυγμένον | vexing | LXX.Ps.109.16 |
| κατανενυγμένη | being vexed | LXX.Isa.47.5 |
| κατανένυγμαι | I am vexed | LXX.Isa.6.5 |
Abbott-Smith
† κατα-νύσσω, [in LXX: Ge 34:7 (עצב hith.), Le 10:3, Ps 4:4*, Ps 29:12*, al. (דּמם), Da LXX TH Su 10 (רדם ni.), Si 12:12 14:1, al.;]
1. to strike or prick violently.
2. to stun.
3. Of strong emotion, pass., to be smitten: τὴν καρδίαν, Ac 2:37 (v.s. κατάνυξις).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 34:7 |
| Leviticus | 10:3 |
| Psalms | 4:4* · 29:12* |
| Acts | 2:37 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κατανύσσω-νύσσω,
stab, gouge, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]:—elsewhere in passive, with future -νῠγήσομαι [LXX]: aorist -ενύγην [ῠ] (see. below); to be sorely pricked, metaphorically, [LXX]: hence, to be bewildered, stunned, [LXX], +others; keep silence, [LXX]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Gen.34.7 ☩ LXX.Isa.47.5 ☩ LXX.Ps.4.5* ☩ LXX.Lev.10.3