Vincent Word Studies - Matthew 25:5 - 25:5

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Vincent Word Studies - Matthew 25:5 - 25:5


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Slumbered and slept (ἐνύσταξαν καὶ ἐκάθευδον)

Slumbered is, literally, nodded. Note the variation of tense. Nodded is aorist, denoting a transient act, the initial stage of slumber. They dropped their heads. Slept is imperfect, of continuous slumber.