5549. chronizó

Lexicon

chronizó: To delay, to tarry, to take time

Original Word: χρονίζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chronizó
Pronunciation: khro-NEE-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (khron-id'-zo)
Definition: To delay, to tarry, to take time
Meaning: I delay, tarry, linger, spend time.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

delay, tarry.

From chronos; to take time, i.e. Linger -- delay, tarry.

see GREEK chronos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chronos
Definition
to spend or take time, delay
NASB Translation
is not coming for a long time (1), delay (2), delaying (1), long time (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5549: χρονίζω

χρονίζω; future χρονίσω (Hebrews 10:37 T Tr text WH), Attic χρονιω (ibid. R G L Tr marginal reading); (χρόνος); from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; the Sept. for אֵחַר; to linger, delay, tarry: Matthew 25:5; Hebrews 10:37; followed by ἐν with a dative of the place, Luke 1:21; followed by an infinitive, Matthew 24:48 (L T Tr WH omit the infinitive); Luke 12:45.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from χρόνος (chronos), meaning "time."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H309: אָחַר (achar) • to delay, tarry, defer.
• H4102: מָהַהּ (maha) • to linger, tarry, delay.

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of delay or lingering, often in contexts where waiting is a test of faith or obedience. The concept of divine timing and the human response to it is a recurring theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The verb χρονίζω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of delaying or taking a longer time than expected. It often conveys a sense of lingering or tarrying, sometimes with an implication of waiting for a particular purpose or outcome.

Context: The Greek verb χρονίζω appears in several passages within the New Testament, often in contexts where a delay or extended period of waiting is significant. This term is rooted in the concept of time (χρόνος), and its usage can imply a purposeful or necessary delay.

In the parable of the ten virgins, Matthew 25:5 states, "When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep." Here, χρονίζω is used to describe the bridegroom's delay, which serves as a test of preparedness for the virgins. The delay is not arbitrary but serves a narrative purpose, highlighting the need for vigilance and readiness.

Another notable usage is found in Luke 12:45, where a servant assumes, "My master will be delayed in coming," and begins to act irresponsibly. This passage uses χρονίζω to illustrate the danger of complacency and the moral implications of assuming a delay in accountability.

Theologically, the concept of delay as expressed by χρονίζω can be seen as a test of faith and patience. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast and prepared, even when the fulfillment of promises seems delayed. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of waiting on God's timing, which is often different from human expectations.

Forms and Transliterations

εχρόνισα εχρόνισαν εχρόνισεν κεχρόνικε χρονιεί χρονιείς Χρονιζει Χρονίζει χρονιζειν χρονίζειν χρονίζη χρονιζοντος χρονίζοντος χρονισει χρονίσει χρονίση χρονίσης χρονίσητε chronisei chronísei Chronizei Chronízei chronizein chronízein chronizontos chronízontos

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 24:48 V-PIA-3S
GRK: καρδίᾳ αὐτοῦ Χρονίζει μου ὁ
NAS: My master is not coming for a long time,'
KJV: My lord delayeth his coming;
INT: heart of him Delays of me the

Matthew 25:5 V-PPA-GMS
GRK: χρονίζοντος δὲ τοῦ
NAS: while the bridegroom was delaying, they all
KJV: the bridegroom tarried, they all
INT: delaying moreover the

Luke 1:21 V-PNA
GRK: ἐν τῷ χρονίζειν ἐν τῷ
NAS: and were wondering at his delay in the temple.
KJV: that he tarried so long in the temple.
INT: at the delaying in the

Luke 12:45 V-PIA-3S
GRK: καρδίᾳ αὐτοῦ Χρονίζει ὁ κύριός
NAS: My master will be a long time in coming,'
KJV: My lord delayeth his coming; and
INT: heart of him Delays the master

Hebrews 10:37 V-FIA-3S
GRK: καὶ οὐ χρονίσει
NAS: WILL COME, AND WILL NOT DELAY.
KJV: will not tarry.
INT: and not will delay

Strong's Greek 5549
5 Occurrences

χρονίσει — 1 Occ.
Χρονίζει — 2 Occ.
χρονίζειν — 1 Occ.
χρονίζοντος — 1 Occ.