Strong's Lexicon sheriruth: Stubbornness, obstinacy, hardness of heart Original Word: שְׁרִירוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁרַר (sharar), meaning "to be stubborn" or "to be firm." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of stubbornness or hardness of heart is often captured by the Greek word σκληροκαρδία (sklerokardia), Strong's Greek #4641, which means "hardness of heart." Usage: The term "sheriruth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of stubbornness or obstinacy, particularly in relation to the heart. It often conveys a sense of willful defiance against God's commands or guidance. This stubbornness is not merely a passive state but an active resistance to divine instruction, often leading to spiritual and moral consequences. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the heart was considered the center of thought, will, and emotion. A "stubborn heart" indicated a person's deliberate choice to resist wisdom and guidance, often resulting in a departure from covenantal faithfulness. The Israelites were frequently warned against such attitudes, as they were called to be a people set apart, obedient to God's laws and responsive to His voice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shor Definition firmness, stubbornness NASB Translation stubbornness (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁרִירוּת, usually שְׁרִרות noun feminine firmness, always = stubbornness; only construct ׳שׁ, followed by ׃לֵב : Jeremiah 9:13; Jeremiah 13:10; Jeremiah 23:17; Deuteronomy 29:18; Psalm 81:13 (שְׁרִירוּת); לִָ ם הָרָע ׳שׁ Jeremiah 3:17; Jeremiah 7:24; Jeremiah 11:8 (׳שְׁרִי), so (לִבּוֺ) Jeremiah 16:12; Jeremiah 18:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance imagination, lust From sharar in the sense of twisted, i.e. Firm; obstinacy -- imagination, lust. see HEBREW sharar Forms and Transliterations בִּשְׁרִיר֖וּת בִּשְׁרִיר֣וּת בִּשְׁרִר֖וּת בִּשְׁרִר֣וּת בִּשְׁרִר֤וּת בִּשְׁרִר֥וּת בשרירות בשררות שְׁרִר֖וּת שְׁרִר֣וּת שְׁרִר֥וּת שררות biš·ri·rūṯ biš·rî·rūṯ bishriRut bišrirūṯ bišrîrūṯ šə·ri·rūṯ šərirūṯ sheriRutLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 29:19 HEB: לִּ֔י כִּ֛י בִּשְׁרִר֥וּת לִבִּ֖י אֵלֵ֑ךְ NAS: I walk in the stubbornness of my heart KJV: I walk in the imagination of mine heart, INT: have though the stubbornness of my heart walk Psalm 81:12 Jeremiah 3:17 Jeremiah 7:24 Jeremiah 9:14 Jeremiah 11:8 Jeremiah 13:10 Jeremiah 16:12 Jeremiah 18:12 Jeremiah 23:17 10 Occurrences |
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