Argéō — G691

Definition

verb

to be idle, i.e. (figuratively) to delay

1. contextually, to linger, delay

Usually translated as

linger

Origin

from G692

• argós (G692)

Occurrences

Argéō occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Peter (1)

• 2 Peter 2:3 — And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth (ἀργεῖ) not, and their damnation slumbereth not.