ὈΚΝΟΥΣΙ, ὀκνουσι
OKNOUSI, oknousi
Sounds Like: OK-noo-see
Translations: they hesitate, they delay, they shrink from, they are afraid
From the root: ὈΚΝΈΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word means to hesitate, delay, or shrink from doing something, often due to fear, reluctance, or a lack of courage. It describes a state of being unwilling or slow to act. For example, one might use it to say 'they hesitate to speak' or 'they delay in making a decision'.
Inflection: Present, Indicative, Active, Third Person Plural
Strong’s number: G3635 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 3:15
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