G3975
παχύνω
to thicken, i.e. (by implication) to fatten (figuratively, stupefy or render callous)
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to thicken, i.e. (by implication) to fatten (figuratively, stupefy or render callous)
παχύνω(pachýnō)
Strong’s Definition
to thicken, i.e. (by implication) to fatten (figuratively, stupefy or render callous)
from a derivative of G4078 (πήγνυμι) (meaning thick);
“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.”
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Strong's G3975: From παχύς (thick); to make fat, to make dull or callous. Metaphorically used to describe spiritual insensitivity or hardness of heart. In NT context, specifically refers to willful spiritual dullness that resists divine truth. Quoted from Isaiah to describe spiritual obstinacy.
U- Unveiling the Word
Παχύνω literally means to make thick or fat, but takes on profound spiritual significance in the NT. Used metaphorically to describe spiritual insensitivity, it portrays the heart's resistance to divine truth. Early church writers employed it to warn against spiritual complacency. Today, it serves as a powerful reminder about maintaining spiritual sensitivity and avoiding hardness of heart.
N - Necessary Information
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D - Defining Meanings
For compound words: Not applicable as this is a derived verb
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E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its metaphorical usage. Thayer's traces its development from physical to spiritual meaning. LSJ documents agricultural origins. Vine's highlights its use in Isaiah quotation. Moulton and Milligan show medical usage.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"For the hearts of this people have grown dull [παχύνω]. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears." (Matthew 13:15)
Additional References:
Acts 28:27
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Παχύνω warns of the danger of spiritual insensitivity while pointing to the gospel's power to soften hardened hearts. Christ's word can penetrate even the most calloused heart, transforming spiritual dullness into vibrant faith.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G3975: From παχύς (thick); to make fat, to make dull or callous. Metaphorically used to describe spiritual insensitivity or hardness of heart. In NT context, specifically refers to willful spiritual dullness that resists divine truth. Quoted from Isaiah to describe spiritual obstinacy.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: #SpiritualCondition #Hardness #HeartCondition #Repentance #SpiritualSensitivity #BiblicalWarnings #IsaiahQuotations #Transformation #Salvation #HeartOfStone