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hardened

Meaning of “hardened”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of harden, meaning to make or become hard, firm, stubborn, insensible, or resistant.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
33 occurrences33 verses14 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 7:13

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2 Chronicles 36:13
And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the Lord God of Israel.
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1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 36:13 · retained source text

And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him sweare by God: but he stiffened his necke, and hardened his heart from turning vnto the LORD God of Israel.

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Made hard, or more hard or compact; made unfeeling; made obstinate; confirmed in error or vice.

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