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χρονίζω G5549
G5549 is the Greek word χρονίζω, transliterated chronízō. The King James Version most often renders it delayeth.
What it means
to take time, i.e. linger.
Where it comes from
from G5550 (χρόνος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: delay, tarry.
Verses using χρονίζω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 24:48 · KJV
But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
Matthew 25:5 · KJV
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Luke 1:21 · KJV
And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
Luke 12:45 · KJV
But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
Hebrews 10:37 · KJV
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5549 mean?
G5549 is the Greek word χρονίζω (chronízō), meaning to take time, i.e. linger.
How is G5549 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it delayeth (2 times), tarried (1 time), tarried so long (1 time), will (1 time).
How many times does G5549 appear in the Bible?
χρονίζω (chronízō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5549 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5550 (χρόνος).
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