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χρονίζω

chronizōto delayHow to read Greek
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Definition

χρονίζω

(χρόνος), [in LXX chiefly for אָחַר pi. ;]

to spend or take time, to tarry, linger, delay: Matthew 24:48; 25:5, Hebrews 10:37; before ἐν, with dative loc., Luke 1:21; with inf., Luke 12:45.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as χρονίζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Matthew 24:48Χρονίζει · will be away a long time
    But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’
  2. Matthew 25:5χρονίζοντος · was delayed
    When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
  3. Luke 1:21χρονίζειν · took so long
    Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple.
  4. Luke 12:45Χρονίζει · will be a long time
    But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk.
  5. Hebrews 10:37χρονίσει · will not delay
    For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.