◄ 4641. sklérokardia ►
Strong's Lexicon sklérokardia: Hardness of heart Original Word: σκληροκαρδία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: sklérokardia Pronunciation: sklay-ro-kar-DEE-ah Phonetic Spelling: (sklay-rok-ar-dee'-ah) Definition: hardness of heart, perverseness, obstinacy. Meaning: Hardness of heart; obstinacy; a state of being unyielding or stubborn in one's heart or mind. Word Origin: Derived from σκληρός (sklēros), meaning "hard," and καρδία (kardia), meaning "heart." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of hardness of heart in the Hebrew Scriptures is often associated with the Hebrew word קָשֶׁה (qashah), Strong's Hebrew 7185, which means "hard" or "stubborn." Another related term is לֵב (leb), Strong's Hebrew 3820, which means "heart." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe a similar spiritual condition of resistance to God's will, as seen in the narrative of Pharaoh's hardened heart in the book of Exodus. Usage: The term σκληροκαρδία is used in the New Testament to describe a spiritual condition where an individual is resistant to God's will, truth, or guidance. It denotes a lack of receptivity to divine influence and a stubbornness that prevents spiritual growth or repentance. Context: The concept of σκληροκαρδία, or hardness of heart, is a significant theme in the New Testament, reflecting a spiritual condition that hinders one's relationship with God. This term is used to describe individuals or groups who are resistant to the message of the Gospel or the teachings of Jesus. In the Berean Standard Bible, σκληροκαρδία is notably mentioned in the context of Jesus addressing the Pharisees and others who were unwilling to accept His teachings or acknowledge His authority. In Mark 10:5, Jesus refers to the hardness of heart when discussing the Mosaic law on divorce: "But Jesus told them, 'Moses wrote this commandment for you because of your hardness of heart.'" Here, σκληροκαρδία is highlighted as a reason for the concession in the law, indicating that it was a response to the people's stubbornness rather than God's ideal. The condition of σκληροκαρδία is often contrasted with a heart that is open and receptive to God's word. It serves as a warning against spiritual insensitivity and the dangers of allowing one's heart to become callous to divine truth. The New Testament encourages believers to cultivate a soft and responsive heart, open to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. HELPS Word-studies 4641 sklērokardía (from 4642 /sklērós, "hard because dry" and 2588 /kardía, "heart") – properly, hardness of heart because of a lack of moisture (lubricant); an obstinate, hard heart which lacks the oil of the Holy Spirit and hence implies rebellion – i.e someone refusing to be receptive (obedient) to God's inworking of faith. See 4642 (sklēros). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from skléros and kardia Definition hardness of heart NASB Translation hardness of heart (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4641: σκληροκαρδία σκληροκαρδία, σκληροκαρδιας, ἡ (σκληρός and καρδία), a Biblical word, the characteristic of one who is σκληρός τήν καρδίαν (Proverbs 28:14), or σκληροκάρδιος (Proverbs 17:20; Ezekiel 3:7); hardness of heart: Matthew 19:8; Mark 10:5; Mark 16:14; for לֵבָב עָרְלַת, Deuteronomy 10:16; Jeremiah 4:4; Sir. 16:10; καρδία σκληρά, Sir. 3:26, 27. (Cf. Winer's Grammar, 26, 99 (94).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hardness of heart. Feminine of a compound of skleros and kardia; hard-heartedness, i.e. (specially), destitution of (spiritual) perception -- hardness of heart. see GREEK skleros see GREEK kardia Forms and Transliterations σκληροκαρδιαν σκληροκαρδίαν σκληροκάρδιοι σκληροκάρδιος σκληροπρόσωποι sklerokardian sklerokardían sklērokardian sklērokardían Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 19:8 N-AFS GRK: πρὸς τὴν σκληροκαρδίαν ὑμῶν ἐπέτρεψεν NAS: to them, Because of your hardness of heart Moses KJV: of your hearts suffered INT: in view of the hardness of heart of you allowed Mark 10:5 N-AFS GRK: Πρὸς τὴν σκληροκαρδίαν ὑμῶν ἔγραψεν NAS: to them, Because of your hardness of heart he wrote KJV: of your heart he wrote INT: because of the hardness of heart of you he wrote Mark 16:14 N-AFS GRK: αὐτῶν καὶ σκληροκαρδίαν ὅτι τοῖς NAS: them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because KJV: and hardness of heart, because INT: of them and hardness of heart because the [ones] Strong's Greek 4641 3 Occurrences σκληροκαρδίαν — 3 Occ.