Strong's G4641 · Greek
σκληροκαρδία
sklērokardía
Definition
hard-heartedness, i.e. (specially), destitution of (spiritual) perception
KJV: hardness of heart
Root / derivation: feminine of a compound of G4642 (σκληρός) and G2588 (καρδία);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σκληροκαρδία across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark2 verses
And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
Mark 16:14Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4641 (sklērokardía) mean?
hard-heartedness, i.e. (specially), destitution of (spiritual) perception
How many times does G4641 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4641 (σκληροκαρδία) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hardness.”
How is sklērokardía translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4641 is rendered as “hardness” (2×), “heart” (2×), “hearts” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σκληροκαρδία come from?
feminine of a compound of G4642 (σκληρός) and G2588 (καρδία);