πωρόω

pōroōVerbG4456

to harden

From: apparently from (a kind of stone);

Short Definition

to petrify, i.e. (figuratively) to indurate (render stupid or callous)

Full Lexicon Entry

to petrify, harden, form a callus. Metaphorical, π. καρδίαν. Pass.; νοήματα; ἡ καρδία
LXX Usage: B(כָּהָה), A *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
2
2 Corinthians
1
John
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 3:14
  • John 12:40
  • Mark 6:52
  • Mark 8:17
  • Romans 11:7

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