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χρονοτριβέω G5551

G5551 is the Greek word χρονοτριβέω, transliterated chronotribéō. The King James Version most often renders it spend the time.

Word: χρονοτριβέωTransliteration: chronotribéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to be a time-wearer, i.e. to procrastinate (linger).

Where it comes from

from a presumed compound of G5550 (χρόνος) and the base of G5147 (τρίβος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

spend the time 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: spend time.

Verses using χρονοτριβέω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 20:16 · KJV

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5551 mean?

G5551 is the Greek word χρονοτριβέω (chronotribéō), meaning to be a time-wearer, i.e. to procrastinate (linger).

How is G5551 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it spend the time (1 time).

How many times does G5551 appear in the Bible?

χρονοτριβέω (chronotribéō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5551 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a presumed compound of G5550 (χρόνος) and the base of G5147 (τρίβος).

Nearby entries

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