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Lexicon :: Strong's G4642 - sklēros

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σκληρός
Transliteration
sklēros (Key)
Pronunciation
sklay-ros'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From the base of σκέλος (G4628)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 5:1028,816

Trench's Synonyms: xiv. σκληρός, αὐστηρός.

Strong’s Definitions

σκληρός sklērós, sklay-ros'; from the base of G4628; dry, i.e. hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe):—fierce, hard.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x

The KJV translates Strong's G4642 in the following manner: hard (5x), fierce (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x
The KJV translates Strong's G4642 in the following manner: hard (5x), fierce (1x).

  1. hard, harsh, rough, stiff

    1. of men: metaph. harsh, stern, hard

    2. of things: violent, rough, offensive, intolerable

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
σκληρός sklērós, sklay-ros'; from the base of G4628; dry, i.e. hard or tough (figuratively, harsh, severe):—fierce, hard.
STRONGS G4642:
σκληρός, σκληρά, σκληρόν (σκέλλω, σκληναι, (to dry up, be dry)), from (Hesiod, Theognis), Pindar, Aeschylus down; the Sept. for קָשֶׁה, hard, harsh, rough, stiff (τά σκληρά καί τά μαλακά, Xen) mem. 3, 10, 1); of men, metaphorically, harsh, stern, hard: Matthew 25:24 (1 Samuel 25:3; Isaiah 19:4; Isaiah 48:4; many examples from secular authors are given by Passow, under the word, 2 b.; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, II. 2; especially Trench, § xiv.)); of things: ἄνεμος, violent, rough, James 3:4; ὁ λόγος, offensive and intolerable, John 6:60, equivalent to ὅς σκανδαλίζει, 61; σκληρά λαλεῖν κατά τίνος, to speak hard and bitter things against one, Jude 1:15 (σκληρά λαλεῖν τίνι is also used of one who speaks roughly, Genesis 42:7, 30; ἀποκρίνεσθαι σκληρά, to reply with threats, 1 Kings 12:13); σκληρόν ἐστι followed by an infinitive, it is dangerous, turns out badly (A. V. it is hard), Acts 9:5 Rec.; Acts 26:14.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
42:7; 42:30
1 Samuel
25:3
1 Kings
12:13
Isaiah
19:4; 48:4
Matthew
25:24
John
6:60
Acts
9:5; 26:14
James
3:4
Jude
1:15

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4642 matches the Greek σκληρός (sklēros),
which occurs 50 times in 47 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 21:11

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 21:11 - This upset Abraham very much because Ishmael was his son.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 21:12

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 21:12 - But God told Abraham, “Do not be upset over the boy and your servant. Do whatever Sarah tells you, for Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will be counted.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 35:17

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 35:17 - After a very hard delivery, the midwife finally exclaimed, “Don’t be afraid—you have another son!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 42:7

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:7 - Joseph recognized his brothers instantly, but he pretended to be a stranger and spoke harshly to them. “Where are you from?” he demanded.
“From the land of Canaan,” they replied. “We have come to buy food.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 42:30

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 42:30 - “The man who is governor of the land spoke very harshly to us,” they told him. “He accused us of being spies scouting the land.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 45:5

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 45:5 - But don’t be upset, and don’t be angry with yourselves for selling me to this place. It was God who sent me here ahead of you to preserve your lives.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 49:3

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 49:3 - “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my strength,
the child of my vigorous youth.
You are first in rank and first in power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 1:14 - They made their lives bitter, forcing them to mix mortar and make bricks and do all the work in the fields. They were ruthless in all their demands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 6:9

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 6:9 - So Moses told the people of Israel what the LORD had said, but they refused to listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the brutality of their slavery.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 16:26

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 16:26 - “Quick!” he told the people. “Get away from the tents of these wicked men, and don’t touch anything that belongs to them. If you do, you will be destroyed for their sins.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 1:17

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 1:17 - and impartial in your judgments. Hear the cases of those who are poor as well as those who are rich. Don’t be afraid of anyone’s anger, for the decision you make is God’s decision. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 15:18

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 15:18 - “You must not consider it a hardship when you release your servants. Remember that for six years they have given you services worth double the wages of hired workers, and the LORD your God will bless you in all you do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 26:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 26:6 - When the Egyptians oppressed and humiliated us by making us their slaves,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:27

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:27 - For I know how rebellious and stubborn you are. Even now, while I am still alive and am here with you, you have rebelled against the LORD. How much more rebellious will you be after my death!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 2:19 - But when the judge died, the people returned to their corrupt ways, behaving worse than those who had lived before them. They went after other gods, serving and worshiping them. And they refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 1:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 1:15 - “Oh no, sir!” she replied. “I haven’t been drinking wine or anything stronger. But I am very discouraged, and I was pouring out my heart to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 5:7 - When the people realized what was happening, they cried out, “We can’t keep the Ark of the God of Israel here any longer! He is against us! We will all be destroyed along with Dagon, our god.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 20:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:7 - If he says, ‘Fine!’ you will know all is well. But if he is angry and loses his temper, you will know he is determined to kill me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 20:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:10 - Then David asked, “How will I know whether or not your father is angry?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 25:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 25:3 - This man’s name was Nabal, and his wife, Abigail, was a sensible and beautiful woman. But Nabal, a descendant of Caleb, was crude and mean in all his dealings.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 2:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 2:17 - A fierce battle followed that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by the forces of David.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 3:39

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 3:39 - And even though I am the anointed king, these two sons of Zeruiah—Joab and Abishai—are too strong for me to control. So may the LORD repay these evil men for their evil deeds.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 12:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 12:4 - “Your father was a hard master,” they said. “Lighten the harsh labor demands and heavy taxes that your father imposed on us. Then we will be your loyal subjects.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 12:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 12:13 - But Rehoboam spoke harshly to the people, for he rejected the advice of the older counselors

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 10:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 10:4 - “Your father was a hard master,” they said. “Lighten the harsh labor demands and heavy taxes that your father imposed on us. Then we will be your loyal subjects.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 10:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 10:13 - But Rehoboam spoke harshly to them, for he rejected the advice of the older counselors

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:4 - For God is so wise and so mighty.
Who has ever challenged him successfully?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:21 - “Submit to God, and you will have peace;
then things will go well for you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:4 - I have followed your commands,
which keep me from following cruel and evil people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 60:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 60:3 - You have been very hard on us,
making us drink wine that sent us reeling.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 27:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:16 - Stopping her complaints is like trying to stop the wind
or trying to hold something with greased hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:14 - Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,[fn]
but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:19 - Words alone will not discipline a servant;
the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:17 - On the other hand, don’t be too wicked either. Don’t be a fool! Why die before your time?

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 8:6

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 8:6 - Place me like a seal over your heart,
like a seal on your arm.
For love is as strong as death,
its jealousy[fn] as enduring as the grave.[fn]
Love flashes like fire,
the brightest kind of flame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:30

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:30 - They will roar over their victims on that day of destruction
like the roaring of the sea.
If someone looks across the land,
only darkness and distress will be seen;
even the light will be darkened by clouds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 8:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 8:12 - “Don’t call everything a conspiracy, like they do,
and don’t live in dread of what frightens them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 8:21

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 8:21 - They will go from one place to another, weary and hungry. And because they are hungry, they will rage and curse their king and their God. They will look up to heaven

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 14:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 14:3 - In that wonderful day when the LORD gives his people rest from sorrow and fear, from slavery and chains,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 19:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 19:4 - I will hand Egypt over
to a hard, cruel master.
A fierce king will rule them,”
says the Lord, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 21:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 21:2 - I see a terrifying vision:
I see the betrayer betraying,
the destroyer destroying.
Go ahead, you Elamites and Medes,
attack and lay siege.
I will make an end
to all the groaning Babylon caused.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 22:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 22:3 - All your leaders have fled.
They surrendered without resistance.
The people tried to slip away,
but they were captured, too.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 27:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 27:8 - No, but he exiled Israel to call her to account.
She was exiled from her land
as though blown away in a storm from the east.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 28:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:2 - For the Lord will send a mighty army against it.
Like a mighty hailstorm and a torrential rain,
they will burst upon it like a surging flood
and smash it to the ground.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 48:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 48:4 - For I know how stubborn and obstinate you are.
Your necks are as unbending as iron.
Your heads are as hard as bronze.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 1:14 - “That terrible day of the LORD is near.
Swiftly it comes—
a day of bitter tears,
a day when even strong men will cry out.
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