Definition
νωθρός, -ά, -όν
[in LXX: Proverbs 22:29 (חָשֹׁךְ), Sir.4.29; 11:12 * ;]
sluggish, slothful: Hebrews 5:11; 6:12 (for similar usage in π., see MM, xvii).
Synonyms: ἀργός (which see), βραδύς
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Hebrews 5:11νωθροὶ · dullWe have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.
- Hebrews 6:12νωθροὶ · you will not be sluggishThen you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.