Strong's #3573: nustazo (pronounced noos-tad'-zo)

from a presumed derivative of 3506; to nod, i.e. (by implication) to fall asleep; figuratively, to delay:--slumber.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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nustazō

1) to nod in sleep, to sleep

1a) to be overcome or oppressed with sleep

1b) to fall asleep, drop off to sleep

2) to be negligent, careless

2a) of a thing, i.e. to linger, delay

Part of Speech: verb

Relation: from a presumed derivative of G3506

Usage:

This word is used 2 times:

 

Matthew 25:5: "bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept."
2 Peter 2:3: "and their damnation slumbereth not."