Strong's G692 · Greek
ἀργός
argós
Definition
inactive, i.e. unemployed; (by implication) lazy, useless
KJV: barren, idle, slow
Root / derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2041 (ἔργον);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀργός across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Matthew 20:3And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
Matthew 20:6And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G692 (argós) mean?
inactive, i.e. unemployed; (by implication) lazy, useless
How many times does G692 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G692 (ἀργός) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “idle.”
How is argós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G692 is rendered as “idle” (6×), “barren” (1×), “slow” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἀργός come from?
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2041 (ἔργον);