Strong's Lexicon bradutés: Slowness, delay Original Word: βραδύτης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective βραδύς (bradus), meaning "slow" or "sluggish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "bradutés," the concept of slowness can be related to the Hebrew word אָרֵךְ (arek), meaning "long" or "slow," as seen in the phrase "slow to anger" (e.g., Exodus 34:6). Usage: In the New Testament, "bradutés" refers to the concept of slowness or delay, often in the context of being slow to act or respond. It can imply a deliberate or intentional delay, as well as a lack of haste or urgency. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of slowness could be viewed both positively and negatively. On one hand, it could imply careful consideration and patience, virtues esteemed in philosophical thought. On the other hand, it could suggest laziness or a lack of diligence, which were generally frowned upon. In the biblical context, slowness is often contrasted with the urgency of spiritual matters and the need for prompt obedience to God's commands. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1022 bradýtēs – slowness. See 1021 (bradys). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bradus Definition slowness NASB Translation slowness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1022: βραδύτηςβραδύτης (on accent cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. ii., p. 417f; (Chandler §§ 634, 635; Winer's Grammar, 52f (52))), βραδυτητος, ἡ, (βραδύς), slowness, delay: 2 Peter 3:9. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance slackness, slownessFrom bradus; tardiness -- slackness. see GREEK bradus Forms and Transliterations βραδυτητα βραδυτήτα βραδυτῆτα βραδύτητα braduteta bradutēta bradyteta bradytêta bradytēta bradytē̂taLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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