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πωρόω G4456

G4456 is the Greek word πωρόω, transliterated pōróō. The King James Version most often renders it hardened.

Word: πωρόωTransliteration: pōróōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to petrify, i.e. (figuratively) to indurate (render stupid or callous).

Where it comes from

apparently from (a kind of stone).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

hardened 1×blinded 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: blind, harden.

Verses using πωρόω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

John 12:40 · KJV

He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

2 Corinthians 3:14 · KJV

But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4456 mean?

G4456 is the Greek word πωρόω (pōróō), meaning to petrify, i.e. (figuratively) to indurate (render stupid or callous).

How is G4456 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it hardened (1 time), blinded (1 time).

How many times does G4456 appear in the Bible?

πωρόω (pōróō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4456 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently from (a kind of stone).

Nearby entries

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