ὀκνηρός

oknēros

Greek G3636 Adjective 3 occurrences in 3 verses
ὀκνηρός lazy

ὀκνηρός, -ά, -όν

(ὀκνέω), [in LXX forPro.6:6, 9 al. ;]

shrinking, hesitating, timid: with dative (Bl., § 38, 2), Rom.12:11; hence, slothful: Mat.25:26. Of things, that which causes shrinking, irksome: Php.3:1.†

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Concordance 3 verses

  1. Matthew 25:26 ὀκνηρέ

    ‘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.

  2. Romans 12:11 ὀκνηροί

    Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

  3. Philippians 3:1 ὀκνηρόν

    Finally, 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.

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