χρονοτριβέω (chronotribéō) — Spend Time

Greek word study: χρονοτριβέω (chronotribéō), Strong's G5551. to be a time-wearer, i.e. to procrastinate (linger)

GreekStrong's G5551
Quick definition
Greek word
χρονοτριβέω (chronotribéō)

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

Word study
Derivation: from a presumed compound of G5550 (χρόνος) and the base of G5147 (τρίβος);

KJV translation words: spend time

Where this word appears

Strong's G5551 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 20:16.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

to spend time ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

χρονοτριβῆσαι ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Acts 20:16 — χρονοτριβῆσαι — to spend time

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5550 χρόνος (chrónos), G5147 τρίβος (tríbos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does chronotribéō (G5551) mean?

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

How is G5551 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5551 as: spend time.

How often does χρονοτριβέω (chronotribéō) appear?

Strong's G5551 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 20:16.