GreekG3636Adjective
ὀκνηρός
oknēros
“lazy”
3Occurrences
G3636Strong's #
AdjectivePart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
tardy, i.e. indolent; (figuratively) irksome
from G3635 (ὀκνέω);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
shrinking, hesitating, timid: with dative; hence, slothful. Of things, that which causes shrinking, irksome.
LXX: for
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Adjective
Morphology Code
G:A
Full Description
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
ὀκνηρός appears 3 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Matthew
1
Philippians
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
Matthew 25:26BSB
‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.
Philippians 3:1BSB
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
Romans 12:11BSB
Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
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