Definition and Context:
The term "lazily" refers to the manner of acting with a lack of effort, energy, or enthusiasm. In biblical terms, laziness is often associated with slothfulness, a vice that is warned against throughout Scripture. The Bible frequently contrasts laziness with diligence, encouraging believers to be industrious and purposeful in their work and spiritual lives.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 6:6-11 :
"Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways and be wise. Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food at harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit."

· This passage uses the ant as an example of diligence and industriousness, urging the lazy to learn from its ways. The warning is clear: laziness leads to poverty and need.

2. Proverbs 10:4-5 :
"Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son."

· Here, the contrast between laziness and diligence is highlighted. The diligent are rewarded with wealth, while the lazy face disgrace and lack.

3. Ecclesiastes 10:18 :
"Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks."

· This verse metaphorically illustrates the consequences of laziness, suggesting that neglect and idleness lead to deterioration and ruin.

4. Matthew 25:26-30 :
"His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest. Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. And throw that worthless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’"

· In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus condemns the lazy servant who fails to use his resources wisely. This parable underscores the expectation of productivity and stewardship in the Christian life.

Theological Implications:

Laziness is viewed as a moral failing in the Bible, often linked to a lack of discipline and responsibility. It is seen as contrary to the character of God, who is depicted as a diligent worker in creation and providence. Believers are called to emulate God's industriousness and to work "as for the Lord" (Colossians 3:23).

Practical Applications:

Christians are encouraged to avoid laziness by cultivating habits of diligence and responsibility. This includes being faithful in their vocations, managing their time wisely, and using their talents and resources for the glory of God and the benefit of others. The biblical admonition against laziness serves as a reminder to live purposefully and to contribute positively to the community and the Kingdom of God.(adv.) In a lazy manner.

In one of the Few Remaining Streets of Rome which the Vandal Hand ...
... turned her head quickly round and looked at her companion, a handsome little man
of some thirty-five years of age, who stretching himself lazily full length in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/corelli/the master-christian/xvii in one of the.htm

A Pilgrimage to Rome
... A little later we were passing through a charming village with its cottages and
graceful belfry, above which light fleecy clouds floated lazily. ...
/.../martin/the story of a soul/chapter vi a pilgrimage to.htm

a Pilgrimage to Rome
... A little later we were passing through a charming village with its cottages and
graceful belfry, above which light fleecy clouds floated lazily. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/therese/story of a soul/chapter vi - a pilgrimage.htm

Bunyan -- the Heavenly Footman
... Lord! when they have nothing but rebukes for their pains. Depart from Me, you come
not here, you come too late, you run too lazily; the door is shut. ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons vol 2/bunyan the heavenly footman.htm

All the Bells were Ringing the Angelus. ...
... vegetable, and flower- wares in the town, paused in their slow trudge along the
dusty road and crossed themselves devoutly,"a bargeman, lazily gliding down ...
//christianbookshelf.org/corelli/the master-christian/i all the bells were.htm

The Christian Race.
... See Sleidan's History of the Reformation, page 475.] can tell thee what it is to
stay till the gate of mercy be quite shut; or to run so lazily that they be ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xiii the christian race.htm

The Oneness of the Branches
... in man. We can either consciously war against or lazily acquiesce in our
own predominant self-absorption and selfishness. And in ...
/.../the oneness of the branches.htm

'In that Day'
... It is better for a boy to puzzle out the meaning of a Latin book by his own brains
and the help of a dictionary than it is lazily to use an interlinear ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/in that day.htm

A Fence of Trust.
... ought to worry more." Of course he meant that some people should bear their share
of the responsibilities of life, instead of selfishly and lazily shirking them ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/a fence of trust.htm

Walamir and St. Telemachus
... fishing. Let us take one of the boats. While you fish I will lie lazily in
the stern, and then we can talk to our hearts' content. The ...
/.../chapter lix walamir and st.htm

Lazily (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a lazy manner. Multi-Version Concordance
Lazily (1 Occurrence). 2 Corinthians 11:9 And being ...
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Laz'arus (16 Occurrences)
Laz'arus. Lazarus, Laz'arus. Lazily . Multi-Version Concordance Laz'arus (16
Occurrences). ... Lazarus, Laz'arus. Lazily . Reference Bible.
/l/laz'arus.htm - 10k

Lacked (18 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 11:9 And being present with you and lacking, I did not lazily burden
any one, (for the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied what I lacked ...
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Laziness (4 Occurrences)

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Lounge (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (v.) To spend time lazily, whether lolling or idly sauntering; to pass time
indolently; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner. ...
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Wallow (5 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) To roll one's self about, as in mire; to tumble and roll about; to move
lazily or heavily in any medium; to flounder; as, swine wallow in the mire. ...
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Idly (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In a idle manner; ineffectually; vainly; lazily;
carelessly; (Obs.) foolishly. Multi-Version Concordance Idly (4 Occurrences). ...
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Potter (14 Occurrences)
... 5. (vi) To busy one's self with trifles; to labor with little purpose, energy, of
effect; to trifle; to pother. 6. (vi) To walk lazily or idly; to saunter. ...
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