Strong's Lexicon okneó: To hesitate, to delay, to shrink back Original Word: ὀκνέω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὀκνός (oknos), meaning "hesitation" or "delay." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of hesitation or delay can be found in several Hebrew words, though there is no direct equivalent to ὀκνέω. Some related Hebrew entries include: - Strong's Hebrew 4102: מָהַהּ (maha), meaning "to delay" or "to tarry." - Strong's Hebrew 309: אָחַר (achar), meaning "to linger" or "to delay." Usage: The verb ὀκνέω (okneó) is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of hesitating or delaying, often due to fear, uncertainty, or reluctance. It implies a lack of readiness or willingness to act promptly. This hesitation can be seen as a lack of faith or trust in God's promises or commands. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, hesitation or delay was often viewed negatively, especially in contexts requiring decisive action. In the context of the early Christian church, believers were encouraged to act with faith and confidence, trusting in God's guidance and provision. Hesitation could be seen as a sign of doubt or lack of commitment to the Christian faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom oknos (shrinking, hesitation) Definition to shrink (from doing), to hesitate (to do) NASB Translation delay (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3635: ὀκνέωὀκνέω, ό᾿κνω: 1 aorist ώ᾿κνησα; (ὄκνος (perhaps allied with the frequent.cunc-tari (cf. Curtius, p. 708)) delay); from Homer down; to feel loath, to be slow; to delay, hesitate: followed by an infinitive Acts 9:38. (Numbers 22:16; Judges 18:9, etc.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance delay. From oknos (hesitation); to be slow (figuratively, loath) -- delay. Forms and Transliterations οκνηρίαις οκνήσαι οκνησης οκνήσης ὀκνήσῃς οκνήσητε oknḗseis oknḗsēis okneses oknēsēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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