Transliteration: okneros · adjective
| Meaning | slothful, backward |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Frequency | 3x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | ὀκνηρέ, ὀκνηροί, ὀκνηρόν |
| Example verses | Matt 25:26 · Rom 12:11 · Phil 3:1 |
ὀκνηρός (okneros) is a adjective that occurs 3 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “slothful, backward” and first appears in Matt 25:26.
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