Definition
σκληρός, -ά, -όν
(σκέλλω, to dry), [in LXX chiefly for קָשָׁה ;]
hard to the touch, rough, harsh, (opposite to μαλακός); metaphorically, in various uses;
(a) of men, hard, stern, severe: Matthew 25:24;
(b) of things, hard, rough, violent: σκληρόν σοι (ἐστι), Acts 26:14; λόγος, John 6:60; ἄνεμος, James 3:4; σκληρὰ λαλεῖν, Jude 15.
Synonyms: αὐστηρός, q.v
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Matthew 25:24σκληρὸς · a hardFinally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.
- John 6:60Σκληρός · a difficultOn hearing it, many of His disciples said, “This is a difficult teaching. Who can accept it?”
- Acts 26:14σκληρόν · [It is] hardWe all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’
- James 3:4σκληρῶν · strongConsider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.
- Jude 1:15σκληρῶν · harsh [word]…to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.”