Word study · lex.G4645
σκληρύνω sklērynō
harden
Team definition
To harden, make stubborn (Abbott-Smith; Dodson): active, of God (Rom 9:18) and of people hardening their hearts (Heb 3:8, 15; 4:7); passive, to become hardened (Acts 19:9; Heb 3:13). In the LXX of Pharaoh (Exod 9:12). See note.language.Rom.9.14-Rom.9.18.eleos-sklerynei.
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 6
Senses
1. harden (active) Rom 9:18, Heb 3:8, Heb 3:15, Heb 4:7
2. become hardened (passive) Acts 19:9, Heb 3:13
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. σκληρύνω (G4645)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G4645
🔒︎ Thayer CC0 1.0 s.v. σκληρύνω (G4645)
🔒︎ BDAG Copyrighted s.v. σκληρύνω (not checked)
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.
Related notes
Is God unjust? Mercy on whom he wills, Pharaoh raised up, and hardening (Romans 9:14–18) Rom 9:14–18
ἐλεήσω ὃν ἂν ἐλεῶ … ὃν δὲ θέλει σκληρύνει (9:14–18) Rom 9:14; Rom 9:15; Rom 9:16; Rom 9:17; Rom 9:18