ΤΗΝἈΡΓΙΑΝ, τηνἀργιαν
TĒNARGIAN, tēnargian
Sounds Like: tay-nar-GHEE-an
Translations: idleness, inactivity, a state of being idle, a state of being inactive
From the root: ΑΡΓΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound of the definite article 'ΤΗΝ' (the) and the noun 'ἈΡΓΙΑΝ' (idleness, inactivity). The noun refers to a state of being idle, inactive, or unemployed. It describes a lack of work or effort, often implying laziness or uselessness. In a sentence, it would function as the direct object, indicating something that is being acted upon or referred to.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0692 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Two — 9:16
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