← G1021 G1023 →

βραδύτης

bradýtēs

G1022 noun

SILEX Entry

Root βραδ- to be slow, to delay

Definition

Slowness, the quality or condition of being slow or delayed; primarily denotes a state of tardiness or lack of swiftness in action, movement, response, or decision. Can refer to literal slowness or, in context, metaphorical reluctance or hesitancy, especially regarding intellectual or spiritual response.

Semantic Range

slowness, tardiness, slackness, delay, reluctance, hesitancy, lack of promptness

Root / Etymology

From the adjective βραδύς (bradýs, 'slow'), combined with the abstract feminine suffix -της (-tēs), indicating a state or quality.

Historical & Contextual Notes

βραδύτης is a rare term in Greek literature and appears in Koine contexts, notably in the New Testament (e.g., James 1:19). It primarily highlights the trait of being slow to act or respond, which may be positively valued (e.g., being slow to anger) or negatively (e.g., laziness or reluctance). In Hellenistic Greek, βραδύς was used more commonly, describing both physical slowness and mental or emotional hesitation. The abstract noun βραδύτης thus encompasses both literal and figurative senses. In some contexts, especially in moral or ethical exhortation, slowness is commended (slow to anger), whereas speed or hastiness may be seen as negative. English translations often render βραδύτης as 'slowness' or 'tardiness,' which captures the core sense but may miss the evaluative aspect (positive or negative) depending on context.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from βραδύς; tardiness:--slackness.

Root Family

βραδύτης (bradytēs) — slowness, tardiness, delay, reluctance, lack of promptness

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G1022-01 βραδύτητα braduteta N ACC F SG slowness slowness 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G1022-01 2 Peter 3:9 βραδύτητα braduteta N ACC F SG slowness slowness
← G1021 Greek Lexicon G1023 →