The meaning of “ἀργός”
Understanding argós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
barren, idle, slow. - inactive, i.e. unemployed - (by implication) lazy, useless
ἀργός
barren, idle, slow. - inactive, i.e. unemployed - (by implication) lazy, useless
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:3 | “And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,” Word: ἀργός (argós) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:13 | “And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.” Word: ἀργός (argós) | |
| Titus 1:12 | “One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.” Word: ἀργός (argós) | |
| 2 Peter 1:8 | “For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Word: ἀργός (argós) |