G3975

παχύνω

pachynō

Verb · From a derivative of πήγνυμι (G4078) (meaning thick)

From a derivative of G4078 (meaning thick); to thicken, i.e. (by implication) to fatten (figuratively, stupefy or render callous):—wax gross.

Outline

to make thick, to make fat, fatten
metaph. to make stupid (to render the soul dull or callous)

Usages

Matthew 13:15

For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Quoting Isaiah 6:10

Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

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Acts 28:27

For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Quoting Isaiah 6:10

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