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hard, hardness
Definition
The term "hard" has several different meanings depending on the context. It usually describes something that is difficult, persistent, or unyielding.
- The idioms "hard heart" or "hard-headed" refer to people who are stubbornly unrepentant. These expressions describe people who persist in disobeying God, even when they face difficult things because of their evil behavior.
- The figurative expressions, "hardness of heart" and "hardness of their hearts" also refer to stubborn disobedience.
- When used as an adverb, as in "work hard" or "try hard," it means to do something very strongly and diligently, making an effort to do something very well.
Translation Suggestions
- Other ways to translated "hard-headed" could include, "stubbornly disobedient" or "continually unrepentant" or "deep-rooted stubbornness."
- The term "hardness" could be translated as "stubbornness" or "persistent rebellion."
- In phrases such as "work hard" or "try hard," the term "hard" could be translated as, "with perseverance" or "diligently."
- The phrase "hard-hearted" or "hard hearts" could be translated as, "stubbornly rebellious" or "refusing to obey" or "persistent disobedience to God."