Strong's Lexicon duskolós: Difficult, hard to please Original Word: δυσκολός Word Origin: Derived from δυσ- (dus-, meaning "hard" or "difficult") and κολεός (koleos, meaning "sheath" or "covering"), though the latter part is more abstract in this context, referring to a difficult or hard-to-please nature. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "duskolós," the concept of being difficult or hard-hearted can be related to Hebrew terms like "קָשֶׁה" (qashah, Strong's H7185), which means "hard" or "stubborn." Usage: The Greek adjective "duskolós" is used to describe someone who is difficult to satisfy or hard to please. It conveys a sense of being demanding or exacting, often in a way that is challenging for others to meet their expectations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of being "duskolós" would have been understood in the context of social and familial relationships, where hospitality and generosity were highly valued. A person described as "duskolós" might have been seen as contrary to the cultural norms of being accommodating and gracious. This term reflects a character trait that was generally viewed negatively, as it could disrupt social harmony and community cohesion. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1423 dyskólōs (an adverb) – properly, hardly, referring to how hard it is to pass through; (figuratively) problematic, difficult ("hardly passing through"), like trying to push something too large through a narrow passageway. See 1422 (dyskolos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from duskolos Definition with difficulty NASB Translation hard (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1423: δυσκόλωςδυσκόλως, adverb (δύσκολος) (from Plato down), with difficulty: Matthew 19:23; Mark 10:23; Luke 18:24. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hardly. Adverb from duskolos; impracticably -- hardly. see GREEK duskolos Forms and Transliterations δυσκολως δυσκόλως δύσκωφον duskolos duskolōs dyskolos dyskolōs dyskólos dyskólōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 19:23 AdvGRK: ὅτι πλούσιος δυσκόλως εἰσελεύσεται εἰς NAS: I say to you, it is hard for a rich man KJV: a rich man shall hardly enter INT: that a rich man with difficulty will enter into Mark 10:23 Adv Luke 18:24 Adv |
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