# G3573 νυστάζω

νυστάζω (nystázō), Strong’s G3573: to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay KJV: slumber. Occurs 7 times.

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

KJV: slumber

Derived from [νεύω neúō](https://besorah.bible/word/G3506) (to "nod")

Occurs 7 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Matthew 25:5](https://besorah.bible/besorah/matthew/25?v=5) — Now while the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.