Strong’s G4645

σκληρύνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

sklérunó

Pronunciation

sklay-ROO-no

Definition

To harden

Meaning

I harden, make hard, make stubborn.

Usage

The verb "sklérunó" means to make hard or to harden. In a biblical context, it often refers to the hardening of the heart, which implies a resistance or insensitivity to God's voice or will. This hardening can be self-imposed or divinely allowed as a form of judgment or testing.

Bible references

Acts 19:9;Romans 9:18;Hebrews 3:8;Hebrews 3:13;Hebrews 3:15;Hebrews 4:7