σκληρύνω
sklērunōVerbG4645
to harden
From: from G4642 (σκληρός);
Short Definition
to indurate, i.e. (figuratively) render stubborn
Full Lexicon Entry
to harden. Metaphorical, to harden, make stubborn: with accusative of person(s); T. *καρδίας *. Pass., to become hardened.
LXX Usage: chiefly for קָשָׁה hi., also for חָזַק
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
6 timesAppears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
4
Acts
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- Acts 19:9
- Hebrews 3:8
- Hebrews 3:13
- Hebrews 3:15
- Hebrews 4:7
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