χαλεπός

chaleposAdjectiveG5467

harsh

From: perhaps from G5465 (χαλάω) through the idea of reducing the strength;

Short Definition

difficult, i.e. dangerous, or (by implication) furious

Full Lexicon Entry

hard; (a) hard to do or deal with, difficult; (b) hard to bear, painful, grievous: καιροί; (with) of persons, hard to deal with, harsh, fierce, savage.
LXX Usage: (יָרֵא),

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Timothy
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Timothy 3:1
  • Matthew 8:28

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