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βαρέως G917

G917 is the Greek word βαρέως, transliterated baréōs. The King James Version most often renders it dull.

Word: βαρέωςTransliteration: baréōsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

heavily (figuratively).

Where it comes from

adverb from G926 (βαρύς).

How the King James Version translates it

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

dull 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: dull.

Verses using βαρέως

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 G917 mean?

G917 is the Greek word βαρέως (baréōs), meaning heavily (figuratively).

How is G917 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it dull (2 times).

How many times does G917 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G917 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb from G926 (βαρύς).

Nearby entries

G914 · Βαραχίας — Barachias (i.e. Berechijah), an Israelite G915 · βάρβαρος — a foreigner (i.e. non-Greek)G916 · βαρέω — to weigh down (figuratively)G918 · Βαρθολομαῖος — son of Tolmai; Bar-tholomæus, a Christian apostle G919 · Βαριησοῦς — son of Jesus (or Joshua); Bar-jesus, an Israelite G920 · Βαριωνᾶς — son of Jonas (or Jonah); Bar-jonas, an Israelite

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