Greek · G3576 · unreviewed

νωθρός

Dull

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νωθρός G3576
Pronunciation nōthrós

What does νωθρός (nōthrós) mean in the Bible?

νωθρός (nōthrós) is a Greek word meaning "dull". νωθρός, -ά, -όν [in LXX: Pro. Identifies spiritual lethargy as the root issue.

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Meaning

dull
Extended definition

Sluggish mental or spiritual responsiveness; dullness from lack of vigor or eagerness, not mere slowness

sluggish, slothful: Heb.5:11 6:12 (for similar usage in π., see MM, xvii).

Synonymsἀργός (which see), βραδύς
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Identifies spiritual lethargy as the root issue. Hebrews 5:11-14
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine Heb 5:11 · Heb 6:12
Biblical Occurrences

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