G3636: ὀκνηρός
oknērós · “lazy”
Definition
tardy, i.e. indolent; (figuratively) irksome
KJV translates it as: grievous, slothful
Word origin: from G3635 (ὀκνέω);
Extended 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.†
(AS)
(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.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3636 is translated
- lazy! ×1
- lagging, ×1
- troublesome, ×1
Bible verses with G3636 (oknērós)
Oknērós appears in 3 verses.
- Matthew 25:26
His 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 12:11
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
- Philippians 3:1
Finally, 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.