Strong's G4642 · Greek
σκληρός
skleros · /sklay-ros'/
Definition
from the base of 4628; dry, i.e. hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe):--fierce, hard.
KJV: fierce, hard
Root / derivation: from the base of 4628
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σκληρός across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Acts 26:14And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4642 (skleros) mean?
from the base of 4628; dry, i.e. hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe):--fierce, hard.
How many times does G4642 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4642 (σκληρός) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hard.”
How is skleros translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4642 is rendered as “hard” (5×), “fierce” (1×).
Where does the Greek word σκληρός come from?
from the base of 4628