G5549: χρονίζω
chronízō · “to delay”
Definition
to take time, i.e. linger
KJV translates it as: delay, tarry
Word origin: from G5550 (χρόνος);
Extended definition
χρονίζω
(χρόνος), [in LXX chiefly for אָחַר pi. ;]
to spend or take time, to tarry, linger, delay: Mat.24:48 25:5, Heb.10:37; before ἐν, with dative loc., Luk.1:21; with inf., Luk.12:45.†
(AS)
(χρόνος), [in LXX chiefly for אָחַר pi. ;]
to spend or take time, to tarry, linger, delay: Mat.24:48 25:5, Heb.10:37; before ἐν, with dative loc., Luk.1:21; with inf., Luk.12:45.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5549 is translated
- delays ×2
- as was tarrying ×1
- delaying ×1
- will delay. ×1
Bible verses with G5549 (chronízō)
Chronízō appears in 5 verses.
- Matthew 24:48
But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
- Matthew 25:5
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
- Luke 1:21
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
- Luke 12:45
But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
- Hebrews 10:37
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.