Definition
παχύνω
(παχύς, thick) [in LXX: Deuteronomy 32:15, Isaiah 6:10 (שָׁמֵן), al. ;]
to thicken, fatten; pass., to grow fat. Metaphorical, to make dull or stupid (τ. ψυχάς, Rut.); pass., to wax gross: ἡ καρδία„ Matthew 13:15, Acts 28:27" (LXX) .
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as παχύνω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Matthew 13:15Ἐπαχύνθη · has grown callousFor this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’
- Acts 28:27ἐπαχύνθη · has grown callousFor this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’