καταναρκάομαι

katanarkaomaito burdenHow to read Greek
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Definition

κατα-ναρκάω, -ῶ

(ναρκάω, to grow numb, in LXX, in causal sense, for יָקַע, Genesis 32:25 (26); without Heb. equiv., Genesis 32:32 (33) Job 33:19, Dan LXX 11:6*);

1. to cause to grow numb.

2. Intrans., to grow numb; hence metaphorically, to be inactive, be burdensome to with genitive, 2 Corinthians 11:9; 12:13-14; pass., to be quite numb (Hippocr.).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 11:9κατενάρκησα · I was not a burden
    And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
  2. 2 Corinthians 12:13κατενάρκησα · was not a burden
    In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
  3. 2 Corinthians 12:14καταναρκήσω · I will not be a burden
    See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.