ἀργέω (argéō) — Linger

Greek word study: ἀργέω (argéō), Strong's G691. to be idle, i.e. (figuratively) to delay

GreekStrong's G691
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀργέω (argéō)

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

Word study
Derivation: from G692 (ἀργός);

KJV translation words: linger

Where this word appears

Strong's G691 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 2 Peter 2:3.

How it is rendered in the text

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

is idle ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀργεῖ ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G692 ἀργός (argós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2673 καταργέω (katargéō).

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 argéō (G691) mean?

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

How is G691 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G691 as: linger.

How often does ἀργέω (argéō) appear?

Strong's G691 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 2 Peter 2:3.