Greek · G1021 · unreviewed

βραδύς

Slow; figuratively, dull

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βραδύς G1021
Pronunciation bradýs

What does βραδύς (bradýs) mean in the Bible?

βραδύς (bradýs) is a Greek word meaning "slow; figuratively, dull". βραδύς, -εῖα, -ύ, slow: εἰς τὸ λαλῆσαι, Jas.

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Meaning

slow; figuratively, dull
Extended definition

Slowness in understanding or speech; figuratively denotes mental dullness or reluctance to believe

slow: εἰς τὸ λαλῆσαι, Jas.1:19; metaphorically, of the understanding: β. τ. καρδίᾳ, assoc. with ἀνόητος, Luk.24:25.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Jas 1:19
Vocative · Plural · Masculine Luke 24:25
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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