What does אָחַר · χρονίζω mean in the Bible?
אָחַר · χρονίζω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to delay or spend excessive time".
Hebrew · H309, G5549
אַחַר
To loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate · to delay
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אָחַרH309to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate
Pronunciationʾāḥar
Physical position of remaining behind shifts to temporal delay, implying reluctance or slowness in action.
Open lexicon entry →χρονίζωG5549to delay
Pronunciationchronízō
Delay marked by protracted passing of time; suggests lingering waiting rather than mere postponement.
Open lexicon entry →What does אַחַר (achar) mean in the Bible?
אָחַר · χρονίζω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to delay or spend excessive time".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H309, G5549?
H309, G5549 is connected to 17 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to delay or spend excessive time
Source Gloss
to delay or spend excessive time
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups1Aligned forms14
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action14×
JussiveDan 9:19 · Eccl 5:3 · Ps 40:18 · Ps 70:6 · Gen 24:565×
ImperfectDeut 7:10 · Hab 2:3 · Deut 23:22 · Exod 22:28 · Isa 46:135×
Participle activeIsa 5:11 · Ps 127:22×
PerfectGen 34:19 · Judg 5:282×
Word Origins
אַחַר is a primitive root - no further derivation.