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ἀργέω G691

G691 is the Greek word ἀργέω, transliterated argéō. The King James Version most often renders it lingereth.

Word: ἀργέωTransliteration: argéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to be idle, i.e. (figuratively) to delay.

Where it comes from

from G692 (ἀργός).

How the King James Version translates it

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

lingereth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: linger.

Verses using ἀργέω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Peter 2:3 · KJV

And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Common questions

What does Strong's G691 mean?

G691 is the Greek word ἀργέω (argéō), meaning to be idle, i.e. (figuratively) to delay.

How is G691 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lingereth (1 time).

How many times does G691 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G691 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G692 (ἀργός).

Nearby entries

G688 · Ἀραβία — Arabia, a region of Asia G689 · Ἀράμ — Aram (i.e. Ram), an Israelite G690 · Ἄραψ — an Arab or native of Arabia G692 · ἀργός — inactive, i.e. unemployed; (by implication)…G693 · ἀργύρεος — made of silver G694 · ἀργύριον — silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash…

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