ὀκνηρός

oknērosAdjectiveG3636

lazy

From: from G3635 (ὀκνέω);

Short Definition

tardy, i.e. indolent; (figuratively) irksome

Full Lexicon Entry

shrinking, hesitating, timid: with dative; hence, slothful. Of things, that which causes shrinking, irksome.
LXX Usage: for

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1
Philippians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 25:26
  • Philippians 3:1
  • Romans 12:11

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