Sklērýnō — G4645

Definition

verb

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

1. metaphorically, to render obstinate, stubborn (A. V. to harden)

Usually translated as

harden

Origin

from G4642

• sklērós (G4642)

Occurrences

Sklērýnō occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Romans (1), Hebrews (4)

• Acts 19:9 — But when divers were hardened (ἐσκληρύνοντο), 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 (σκληρύνει).
• Hebrews 3:8 — Harden (σκληρύνητε) 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 (σκληρυνθῆ) through the deceitfulness of sin.
• Hebrews 3:15 — While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden (σκληρύνητε) 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 (σκληρύνητε) not your hearts.