ἀφυστερέω

† ἀφ-υστερέω, -ῶ,

[in LXX: Ne 9:20 (מנע), Si 14:14*;]

1. as in cl., to be late (Polyb., Si 14:14).

2. Trans., to keep back (Ne 9:20; v. Mayor, Ja., 157 f.): pass., Ja 5:4 (MM, s.v.).†