Lexical Summary nux: Night Original Word: νύξ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance midnight. A primary word; "night" (literally or figuratively) -- (mid-)night. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition night, by night NASB Translation evening (1), midnight* (2), night (55), night night (1), nights (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3571: νύξνύξ, genitive νυκτός, ἡ (from a root meaning 'to disappear'; cf. Latinnox, German nacht, English night; Curtius, § 94) (the Sept. for לַיִל and לַיְלָה) (from Homer down), night: Mark 6:48; Acts 16:33; Acts 23:23; John 13:30; Revelation 21:25; Revelation 22:5; ἵνα ἡ νύξ μή φοαινη τό τρίτον αὐτῆς, i. e. that the night should want a third part of the light which the moon and the stars give it, Revelation 8:12 (others understand this of the want of the light etc. for a third part of the night's duration); genitive νυκτός, by night (Winers Grammar, § 30, 11; Buttmann, § 132, 26), Matthew 2:14; Matthew 28:13; Luke 2:8 (but note here the article; some make τῆς νυκτός depend on φυλακάς); John 3:2; Acts 9:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:7; νυκτός καί ἡμέρας, Mark 5:5; 1 Thessalonians 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 3:10; 1 Timothy 5:5 (where see Ellicott on the order); ἡμέρας καί νυκτός, Luke 18:7; Acts 9:24; Revelation 4:8; Revelation 7:15; Revelation 12:10, etc.; μέσης νυκτός, at midnight, Matthew 25:6; in answer to the question when: ταύτῃ τῇ νυκτί, this night, Luke 12:20; Luke 17:34; Acts 27:23; τῇ νυκτί ἐκείνῃ, Acts 12:6; τῇ ἐπιούσῃ νυκτί, Acts 23:11; in answer to the question how long: νύκτα καί ἡμέραν, Luke 2:37; Acts 20:31; Acts 26:7; differently in Mark 4:27 (night and day, namely, applying himself to what lie is here said to be doing); τάς νύκτας, during the nights, every night, Luke 21:37; νύκτας τεσσαράκοντα, Matthew 4:2; τρεῖς, Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 3571 designates the literal night and the figurative sphere of darkness that stands in contrast to the light of divine revelation. With sixty-two New Testament occurrences, the term forms an essential backdrop for narrative timing, theological antithesis, and pastoral exhortation. Physical Night as Routine Setting Night marks ordinary human activity: sleeping (Luke 17:34), guarding flocks (Luke 2:8), navigating seas (Mark 6:48), fishing (John 21:3), and Roman custody (Acts 12:6). Writers use the nightly scene to anchor events in recognizable rhythm, underscoring the authenticity of the gospel narratives. Night and Divine Revelation The Lord often breaks into the night with revelation: Night thus becomes the theater for heaven-sent guidance, emphasizing that God’s voice is unhindered by earthly cycles. Night as Time of Danger and Deliverance Assassins plot “day and night” (Acts 9:24), yet disciples lower Paul over the wall “by night” (Acts 9:25). Prison doors open “during the night” (Acts 5:19). While night may harbor threat, it is equally the hour God displays saving power. Night Vigil and Worship Watchfulness characterizes the godly: These texts commend continual devotion that transcends earthly schedules. Night in Christ’s Ministry Jesus confronts night in temptation (Matthew 4:2), prayer (Luke 21:37), walking on the stormy sea “in the fourth watch of the night” (Matthew 14:25), and arrest prediction “this very night” (Matthew 26:34). The gospel writers show that the Messiah’s obedience covers every hour. Night and Apostolic Mission The apostles evangelize and shepherd amid darkness: Mission work refuses to confine itself to daylight convenience. Night as Symbol of Spiritual Darkness John 11:10 warns, “If anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.” Romans 13:12 applies the image to moral urgency: “The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” Night portrays ignorance, unbelief, and sin, urging believers to live in the forthcoming dawn. Eschatological Hope: Night Abolished Revelation culminates with the abolition of night: “There will be no more night… for the Lord God will shine on them” (Revelation 22:5; cf. 21:25). The present tension between night and day anticipates a creation flooded permanently with divine light. Pastoral and Devotional Implications 1. Vigilance: “While men are sleeping” (Matthew 13:25) the enemy works; therefore, believers remain alert in prayer. Key New Testament Occurrences Gospels: Matthew 2:14; 14:25; 26:31–34; Mark 6:48; John 3:2; 9:4; 13:30; 21:3. Acts: 5:19; 9:24–25; 16:9, 33; 20:31; 23:11, 23, 31; 26:7; 27:23–27. Epistles: Romans 13:12; 1 Corinthians 11:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 5–7; 2 Timothy 1:3. Revelation: 4:8; 7:15; 14:11; 21:25; 22:5. Night, though often shadowed by peril and sin, repeatedly witnesses God’s redemptive activity and anticipates the everlasting day. Forms and Transliterations νυκτα νύκτα νυκτας νύκτας νύκτες νυκτι νυκτί νυκτὶ νύκτί νυκτος νυκτός νυκτὸς νυκτών νυξ νύξ νὺξ νυξί νυξίν nukta nuktas nukti nuktos nux nykta nýkta nyktas nýktas nykti nyktí nyktì nyktos nyktós nyktòs nyx nýx nỳxLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 2:14 N-GFSGRK: μητέρα αὐτοῦ νυκτὸς καὶ ἀνεχώρησεν NAS: and His mother while it was still night, and left KJV: his mother by night, and departed INT: mother of him by night and withdrew Matthew 4:2 N-AFP Matthew 12:40 N-AFP Matthew 12:40 N-AFP Matthew 14:25 N-GFS Matthew 25:6 N-GFS Matthew 26:31 N-DFS Matthew 26:34 N-DFS Matthew 28:13 N-GFS Mark 4:27 N-AFS Mark 5:5 N-GFS Mark 6:48 N-GFS Mark 14:27 Noun-DFS Mark 14:30 N-DFS Luke 2:8 N-GFS Luke 2:37 N-AFS Luke 5:5 N-GFS Luke 12:20 N-DFS Luke 17:34 N-DFS Luke 18:7 N-GFS Luke 21:37 N-AFP John 3:2 N-GFS John 9:4 N-NFS John 11:10 N-DFS John 13:30 N-NFS Strong's Greek 3571 |
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