πωρόω

poroo · /po-ro'-o/

Number

G4456

Language

Greek

Original word

πωρόω

Transliteration

poroo

Pronunciation

po-ro'-o

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

apparently from poros (a kind of stone); to petrify, i.e. (figuratively) to indurate (render stupid or callous):-- blind, harden.

KJV: blind, harden

Root / derivation: apparently from poros (a kind of stone)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πωρόω across 5 verses.

hardened3×

blinded2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Mark2 verses

Mark 6:52

For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.

Mark 8:17

And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?

John1 verse

John 12:40

He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

Romans1 verse

Romans 11:7

What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded blinded: or, hardened

2 Corinthians1 verse

2 Corinthians 3:14

But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

Topics that use this word

Apostles Unbelief Church of Israel Jews, the Law Miracles Mysteries Predestination Quotations and Allusions Reprobacy Reproof Vail or Veil

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4456 (poroo) mean?

apparently from poros (a kind of stone); to petrify, i.e. (figuratively) to indurate (render stupid or callous):-- blind, harden.

How many times does G4456 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4456 (πωρόω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hardened.”

How is poroo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4456 is rendered as “hardened” (3×), “blinded” (2×).

Where does the Greek word πωρόω come from?

apparently from poros (a kind of stone)