Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3636
ὀκνηρός
oknēros · “lazy”
Used 3 times across 3 books
Definition
ὀκνηρός, -ά, -όν
(ὀκνέω), [in LXX forPro.6:6, 9 al. ;]
shrinking, hesitating, timid: with dative (Bl., § 38, 2), Rom.12:11; hence, slothful: Mat.25:26. Of things, that which causes shrinking, irksome: Php.3:1.†
(ὀκνέω), [in LXX forPro.6:6, 9 al. ;]
shrinking, hesitating, timid: with dative (Bl., § 38, 2), Rom.12:11; hence, slothful: Mat.25:26. Of things, that which causes shrinking, irksome: Php.3:1.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Romans1
Philippians1
In the text
Matthew 25:26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:Romans 12:11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;Philippians 3:1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
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