ἀργός
argosAdjectiveG0692
idle
From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2041 (ἔργον);
Short Definition
inactive, i.e. unemployed; (by implication) lazy, useless
Full Lexicon Entry
inactive, idle. Metaphorical, of things, inactive, ineffective, worthless: ῥῆμα; πίστις, (see Cremer, 259 f.).
Synonyms
βραδύς, slow; νωθρός, sluggish
LXX Usage: (מַסָּע) *
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
7 timesAppears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
3
1 Timothy
1
2 Peter
1
James
1
Titus
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 5:13
- 2 Peter 1:8
- James 2:20
- Matthew 12:36
- Matthew 20:3
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