καταναρκάω katanarkáō
Meaning
to grow utterly torpid, i.e. (by implication) slothful (figuratively, expensive)
In the King James Version: be burdensome (chargeable)
Derivation: from G2596 (κατά) and (to be numb);
Where it is used
- 2 Corinthians 11:9 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 Corinthians 12:13 In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
- 2 Corinthians 12:14 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.