Definition
ὀκνηρός, -ά, -όν
(ὀκνέω), [in LXX forProverbs 6:6, 9 al. ;]
shrinking, hesitating, timid: with dative (Bl., § 38, 2), Romans 12:11; hence, slothful: Matthew 25:26. Of things, that which causes shrinking, irksome: Philippians 3:1.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὀκνηρός:
- עָצֵלa.tsel“sluggish”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Matthew 25:26ὀκνηρέ · lazy‘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.
- Romans 12:11ὀκνηροί · subsideDo not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
- Philippians 3:1ὀκνηρόν · troubleFinally, 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.