Definition
χαλεπός, -ή, -όν
[in LXX: Isaiah 18:2 (יָרֵא), Wis.3.19, Sir.3.21, al. ;]
hard;
(a) hard to do or deal with, difficult;
(b) hard to bear, painful, grievous: καιροί, 2 Timothy 3:1;
(with) of persons, hard to deal with, harsh, fierce, savage: Matthew 8:28.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Matthew 8:28χαλεποὶ · violentWhen Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.
- 2 Timothy 3:1χαλεποί · terribleBut understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.