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 times

Appears 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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