Strong's Greek Concordance

G4645: σκληρύνω

sklērýnō · “to harden”

Definition

to indurate, i.e. (figuratively) render stubborn

KJV translates it as: harden

Word origin: from G4642 (σκληρός);

Extended definition

σκληρύνω
(σκληρός), [in LXX chiefly for קָשָׁה hi., also for חָזַק ;]
to harden. Metaphorical, to harden, make stubborn: with accusative of person(s), Rom.9:18; T. καρδίας (Psa.95:8), Heb.3:8, 15 4:7. Pass., to become hardened: Act.19:9, Heb.3:13.†
(AS)

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How G4645 is translated

  • shall harden ×3
  • were hardened ×1
  • he hardens. ×1
  • may be hardened ×1

Bible verses with G4645 (sklērýnō)

Sklērýnō appears in 6 verses.

  • Acts 19:9

    But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

  • Romans 9:18

    Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

  • Hebrews 3:8

    Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:

  • Hebrews 3:13

    But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

  • Hebrews 3:15

    While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

  • Hebrews 4:7

    Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.