ΑΠΟΣΚΛΗΡΥΝΩ, αποσκληρυνω
APOSKLĒRYNŌ, aposklērynō
Sounds Like: ah-pos-kleh-ROO-noh
Translations: harden, make hard, become hard, make obstinate
From the root: ΑΠΟΣΚΛΗΡΥΝΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'APO' (meaning 'from' or 'away from') and 'SKLERUNO' (meaning 'to harden'). It means to harden, make hard, or become hard, often in a metaphorical sense referring to the heart or mind becoming obstinate or unyielding. It can be used to describe someone's will becoming resistant to persuasion or divine influence.
Inflection: First Person Singular, Present Active Indicative
Strong’s number: G0600 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ἈΠΕΣΚΛΗΡΥΝΕΝ — hardened, made hard, became obstinate
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