Greek Word Study

The meaning of “παχύνω”

Understanding pachýnō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

wax gross. - to thicken, i.e. (by implication) to fatten (figuratively, stupefy or render callous)

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G3975

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

παχύνω

Phoneticpakh-oo'-no

Transliterationpachýnō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wax gross. - to thicken, i.e. (by implication) to fatten (figuratively, stupefy or render callous)

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 13:15	“For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.” Word: παχύνω (pachýnō)
Acts 28:27	“For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.” Word: παχύνω (pachýnō)

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