Know the Word.

Greek word

nystázō

νυστάζω

What it means

to nod, i.e. to fall asleep

to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay

Where it comes from

from a presumed derivative of neúō (νεύω)

How the King James translates it

  • slumbered1
  • slumbereth1

Every place it appears 2

Matthew25:5
2 Peter2:3