Know the Word.

Greek word

pōróō

πωρόω

What it means

to petrify, i.e. to indurate

to petrify, i.e. (figuratively) to indurate (render stupid or callous)

Where it comes from

apparently from (a kind of stone)

How the King James translates it

  • hardened1
  • blinded1

Every place it appears 2

John12:40
2 Corinthians3:14