Transliteration: chalepos · adjective
| Meaning | hard, harsh, fierce |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Frequency | 2x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | χαλεποὶ, χαλεποί |
| Example verses | Matt 8:28 · 2Tim 3:1 |
χαλεπός (chalepos) is a adjective that occurs 2 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “hard, harsh, fierce” and first appears in Matt 8:28.
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