G3975: παχύνω
pachýnō · “to thicken”
Definition
to thicken, i.e. (by implication) to fatten (figuratively, stupefy or render callous)
KJV translates it as: wax gross
Word origin: from a derivative of G4078 (πήγνυμι) (meaning thick);
Extended definition
(παχύς, thick) [in LXX: Deu.32:15, Isa.6:10 (שָׁמֵן), al. ;]
to thicken, fatten; pass., to grow fat. Metaphorical, to make dull or stupid (τ. ψυχάς, Rut.); pass., to wax gross: ἡ καρδία„ Mat.13:15, Act.28:27" (LXX) .†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3975 is translated
- has grown dull ×2
Bible verses with G3975 (pachýnō)
Pachýnō appears in 2 verses.
- Matthew 13:15
For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
- Acts 28:27
For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.