ἈΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΝ, ἀνεργειαν
ANERGEIAN, anergeian
Sounds Like: an-ER-ghi-ah
Translations: inactivity, an inactivity, idleness, laziness
From the root: ἈΝΕΡΓΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a state of being inactive, idle, or lazy. It is a compound word formed from the prefix 'ἀν-' (an-), meaning 'not' or 'without', and 'ἔργον' (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed'. Thus, it literally means 'without work' or 'lack of work'. It describes a condition where there is an absence of activity or effort.
Inflection: Accusative, Singular, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0458 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Four — 9:97
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