Word Information
Word: Porosin (Gk), Kardias (Gk)
English: Hardness of heart, obtuseness
Source: Strong’s Concordance
Author: James Strong
They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Ephesians 4:18
Greek Definitions
Greek: Pōrōsin
Definition: Hardness of heart, obtuseness
From the Greek word ‘Poroo’, meaning stupidity or callousness
Greek: Kardias
Definition: The heart, i.e., the thoughts or feelings
Callousness Explained
‘Callous’ signifies a thickening of the outward skin of any particular part, especially on the hands and feet, by repeated exercise or use, through which such parts are rendered insensible. This may be metaphorically applied to the conscience of a sinner, rendered stupid and insensible by repeated acts of sin.
Spiritual Insight
A hardened heart is a terrible thing. You can’t soften your heart on your own – only God can.
If your heart has grown callous, humbly dwell in the word of God and focus on obeying what He has said. Then with time, it may begin to soften. God gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).
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