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παχύνω G3975
G3975 is the Greek word παχύνω, transliterated pachýnō. The King James Version most often renders it waxed gross.
What it means
to thicken, i.e. (by implication) to fatten (figuratively, stupefy or render callous).
Where it comes from
from a derivative of G4078 (πήγνυμι) (meaning thick).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: wax gross.
Verses using παχύνω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 13:15 · KJV
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 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3975 mean?
G3975 is the Greek word παχύνω (pachýnō), meaning to thicken, i.e. (by implication) to fatten (figuratively, stupefy or render callous).
How is G3975 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it waxed gross (2 times).
How many times does G3975 appear in the Bible?
παχύνω (pachýnō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3975 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G4078 (πήγνυμι) (meaning thick).
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