Berean Strong's Lexicon sklérotés: Hardness, stubbornness Original Word: σκληρότης Word Origin: Derived from σκληρός (sklēros), meaning "hard" or "harsh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of hardness of heart is קָשֶׁה (qashah), Strong's Hebrew #7185, which also conveys the idea of being hard, stubborn, or obstinate. Usage: The term "sklērotēs" refers to a state of being hard or stubborn, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It is often used to describe a hardness of heart, indicating an obstinate or unyielding attitude towards God and His commandments. This hardness can manifest as resistance to repentance, a refusal to heed divine instruction, or a general insensitivity to spiritual truths. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of hardness was often associated with a lack of flexibility or adaptability, both physically and metaphorically. In the Jewish context, a "hard heart" was a well-known metaphor for spiritual insensitivity and rebellion against God. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently warned against hardening one's heart, as it was seen as a barrier to receiving God's blessings and guidance. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4643 sklērótēs – hardness (literally, "hard from being dry"), i.e. stubborn, obstinate. See 4642 (sklēros). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom skléros Definition hardness NASB Translation stubbornness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4643: σκληρότηςσκληρότης, σκληρότητος, ἡ (σκληρός), hardness; tropically, obstinacy, stubbornness: Romans 2:5. (Deuteronomy 9:27; (Antiphon), Plato, Aristotle, Theophrastus, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hardness. From skleros; callousness, i.e. (figuratively) stubbornness -- hardness. see GREEK skleros Forms and Transliterations σκληροτητα σκληρότητα σκληρότητά σκληρότητος skleroteta sklerótetá sklērotēta sklērótētáLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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