Strong’s H8307

שְׁרִירוּת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shriyruwth

Pronunciation

sher-ee-rooth'

Definition

Stubbornness, obstinacy, hardness of heart

Meaning

obstinacy

Usage

The term "sheriruth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of stubbornness or obstinacy, particularly in relation to the heart. It often conveys a sense of willful defiance against God's commands or guidance. This stubbornness is not merely a passive state but an active resistance to divine instruction, often leading to spiritual and moral consequences.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 29:19;Psalm 81:12;Jeremiah 3:17;Jeremiah 7:24;Jeremiah 9:14;Jeremiah 11:8;Jeremiah 13:10;Jeremiah 16:12;Jeremiah 18:12;Jeremiah 23:17