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Redirected from ϲκλην‾ω‾, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.

ΣΚΛΗΝ‾Ω‾, σκλην‾ω‾

SKLĒN‾Ō‾, sklēn‾ō‾

Sounds Like: sklay-NOHN

Translations: hard, harsh, stubborn, obstinate, rough, difficult

From the root: ΣΚΛΗΝΟΣ

Part of Speech: Adjective

Explanation: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΣΚΛΗΝΩΝ (sklēnōn), which is the genitive plural form of the adjective ΣΚΛΗΝΟΣ (sklēnos). It describes something that is hard, harsh, or difficult. In a figurative sense, it can refer to someone who is stubborn or obstinate. It is used to describe things that are physically hard, or circumstances that are difficult to endure, or people who are unyielding in their character.

Inflection: Plural, Genitive, All genders

Strong’s number: G4642 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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