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ὀκνηρός G3636

G3636 is the Greek word ὀκνηρός, transliterated oknērós. The King James Version most often renders it slothful.

Word: ὀκνηρόςTransliteration: oknērósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

tardy, i.e. indolent; (figuratively) irksome.

Where it comes from

from G3635 (ὀκνέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

slothful 2×grievous 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: grievous, slothful.

Verses using ὀκνηρός

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 25:26 · KJV

His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

Romans 12:11 · KJV

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Philippians 3:1 · KJV

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3636 mean?

G3636 is the Greek word ὀκνηρός (oknērós), meaning tardy, i.e. indolent; (figuratively) irksome.

How is G3636 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it slothful (2 times), grievous (1 time).

How many times does G3636 appear in the Bible?

ὀκνηρός (oknērós) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3636 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3635 (ὀκνέω).

Nearby entries

G3633 · οἴομαι — to make like (oneself), i.e. imagine (be of…G3634 · οἷος — such or what sort of (as a correlation or…G3635 · ὀκνέω — to be slow (figuratively, loath)G3637 · ὀκταήμερος — an eight-day old person or act G3638 · ὀκτώ — "eight"G3639 · ὄλεθρος — a prolonged form); ruin, i.e. death, punishment

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