Strong’s G4643

σκληρότης

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

sklérotés

Pronunciation

sklay-ROT-ace

Definition

Hardness, stubbornness

Meaning

hardness, hardness of heart, obstinacy, perverseness.

Usage

The term "sklērotēs" refers to a state of being hard or stubborn, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It is often used to describe a hardness of heart, indicating an obstinate or unyielding attitude towards God and His commandments. This hardness can manifest as resistance to repentance, a refusal to heed divine instruction, or a general insensitivity to spiritual truths.

Bible references

Romans 2:5