νωθροὶ
nōthrós
Having a slow or unresponsive character, lacking promptness or energy in action or thought; primarily describes one who is sluggish or inactive, both in physical activity and mental responsiveness. In extended contexts, used metaphorically for a lack of diligence, attentiveness, or spiritual zeal, implying not just physical slowness but also a deficiency in motivation, responsiveness, or perception.
Hebrews 6:12 · Word #3
Lexicon G3576
| Lemma | νωθρός |
| Transliteration | nōthrós |
| Strong's | G3576 |
| Definition | Having a slow or unresponsive character, lacking promptness or energy in action or thought; primarily describes one who is sluggish or inactive, both in physical activity and mental responsiveness. In extended contexts, used metaphorically for a lack of diligence, attentiveness, or spiritual zeal, implying not just physical slowness but also a deficiency in motivation, responsiveness, or perception. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | νωθρός |
| Strong's | G3576 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3576-01
sluggish ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine plural (predicate adjective); describing masculine plural subjects as characterized by sluggishness. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Sluggish ones" directly reflects the core idea of being slow or unresponsive in action or thought, while preserving the nominative masculine plural form as a substantive adjective. |
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