# ὀκνηρός (oknēros)

Strong’s G3636. 3 New Testament occurrences.

slothful, backward, hesitating; of things: irksome.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/okneros-g3636

## Occurrences

- [Matthew 25:26](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/25/26) — His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
- [Romans 12:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/12/11) — Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
- [Philippians 3:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philippians/3/1) — Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.