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 timesAppears 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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