χρονίζω

chronizōVerbG5549

to delay

From: from G5550 (χρόνος);

Short Definition

to take time, i.e. linger

Full Lexicon Entry

to spend or take time, to tarry, linger, delay: with dative loc.; with inf.
LXX Usage: chiefly for אָחַר pi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Matthew
2
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 10:37
  • Luke 1:21
  • Luke 12:45
  • Matthew 24:48
  • Matthew 25:5

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