G2660

κατανύσσομαι

katanyssomai

Verb · From κατά (G2596) and νύσσω (G3572)

From G2596 and G3572; to pierce thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate violently ("sting to the quick"):—prick.

Outline

to prick, pierce
metaph. to pain the mind sharply, agitate it vehemently

esp. of the emotion of sorrow

Usages

Acts 2:37

¶ Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

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