Know the Word.

Greek word

oknērós

ὀκνηρός

What it means

tardy, i.e. indolent

tardy, i.e. indolent; (figuratively) irksome

Where it comes from

from oknéō (ὀκνέω)

How the King James translates it

  • slothful2
  • grievous1

Every place it appears 3

Matthew25:26
Romans12:11
Philippians3:1