Lexical Definition
ὀκνηρός oknērós (ok-nay-ros') lazy G:A
from ὀκνέω
grievous, slothful.
- tardy, i.e. indolent
- (figuratively) irksome
Usage: 9 forms in 15 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ὀκνηρόν | troublesome | Phil.3.1 |
| ὀκνηροί | lagging | Rom.12.11 |
| ὀκνηρέ | lazy | Matt.25.26 |
| οκνηρόσ | a lazy one | LXX.Prov.20.4 |
| lazy one | LXX.Prov.22.13 • LXX.Prov.26.13 • LXX.Prov.26.14 • LXX.Prov.26.15 • LXX.Prov.26.16 | |
| οκνηρόν | lazy | LXX.Prov.21.25 |
| οκνηρούσ | lazy | LXX.Prov.18.8 |
| οκνηροί | lazy | LXX.Prov.11.16 |
| οκνηρέ | O lazy one | LXX.Prov.6.9 |
| lazy one | LXX.Prov.6.6 | |
| οκνηρά | of laziness | LXX.Prov.31.27 |
Abbott-Smith
ὀκνηρός, -ά, -όν (< ὀκνέω), [in LXX for עָצֵל Pr 6:6, 9 al.;]
shrinking, hesitating, timid: c. dat. (Bl., § 38, 2), Ro 12:11; hence, slothful: Mt 25:26. Of things, that which causes shrinking, irksome: Phl 3:1.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 6:6 · 6:9 |
| Matthew | 25:26 |
| Romans | 12:11 |
| Philippians | 3:1 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ὀκνηρός-ηρός, ά, όν,
shrinking, timid, ἐλπίδες -ότεραι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; especially from fear, opposed to τολμηρός, [Refs 4th c.BC+]. adverb -ρῶς reluctantly, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: comparative -ότερον[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 idle, sluggish, [Refs 4th c.AD+]
__II of things, causing fear, vexatious, troublesome, ἡμῖν μὲν.. ταῦτ᾽ ὀκνηρόςηρά [Refs 5th c.BC+]