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σκληρύνω G4645
G4645 is the Greek word σκληρύνω, transliterated sklērýnō. The King James Version most often renders it harden.
What it means
to indurate, i.e. (figuratively) render stubborn.
Where it comes from
from G4642 (σκληρός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: harden.
Verses using σκληρύνω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 19:9 · KJV
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.
Hebrews 3:8 · KJV
Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
Hebrews 3:13 · KJV
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 · KJV
While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.
Hebrews 4:7 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4645 mean?
G4645 is the Greek word σκληρύνω (sklērýnō), meaning to indurate, i.e. (figuratively) render stubborn.
How is G4645 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it harden (3 times), hardened (2 times).
How many times does G4645 appear in the Bible?
σκληρύνω (sklērýnō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4645 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4642 (σκληρός).
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