Strong's Lexicon chalepos: Difficult, hard, fierce, grievous Original Word: χαλεπός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root χαλάω (chalao), meaning "to let down" or "to slacken." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "chalepos," similar concepts can be found in words like עָצָב (atsab - Strong's H6087), meaning "grievous" or "sorrowful," and קָשֶׁה (qasheh - Strong's H7186), meaning "hard" or "difficult." Usage: The Greek adjective "chalepos" is used to describe situations, times, or individuals that are harsh, dangerous, or challenging. It conveys a sense of severity and difficulty, often associated with perilous or grievous circumstances. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the term "chalepos" would have been understood in the context of both physical and metaphorical challenges. It was used to describe anything from treacherous travel conditions to the moral and social challenges faced by individuals and communities. The term captures the essence of struggle and adversity, which was a common experience in the ancient world due to political instability, natural disasters, and societal upheaval. HELPS Word-studies 5467 xalepós (an adjective, derived from xaleptō, "to oppress, annoy," J. Thayer) – properly, irksomely hard to bear (LS); fiercely difficult to cope with because so harsh (even injurious). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition hard (to do or bear) NASB Translation difficult (1), violent (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5467: χαλεπόςχαλεπός, χαλεπης, χαλεπόν (from χαλέπτω to oppress, annoy ((?))), from Homer down, hard (Latindifficilis); a. hard to do, to take, to approach. b. hard to bear, troublesome, dangerous: καιροί χαλεποί (R. V. grievous), 2 Timothy 3:1; harsh, fierce, savage: of men, Matthew 8:28 (Isaiah 18:2 and often in secular authors from Homer down). Perhaps from chalao through the idea of reducing the strength; difficult, i.e. Dangerous, or (by implication) furious -- fierce, perilous. see GREEK chalao Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:28 Adj-NMPGRK: μνημείων ἐξερχόμενοι χαλεποὶ λίαν ὥστε NAS: [They were] so extremely violent that no KJV: exceeding fierce, so that INT: tombs coming violent very so that 2 Timothy 3:1 Adj-NMP |
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