# hard, hardness

## Definition

The term "hard" has several different meanings depending on the context. It usually describes something that is difficult, persistent, or unyielding.

* The idioms "hard heart" or "hard-headed" refer to people who are stubbornly unrepentant. These expressions describe people who persist in disobeying God, even when they face difficult things because of their evil behavior.
* The figurative expressions, "hardness of heart" and "hardness of their hearts" also refer to stubborn disobedience.
* When used as an adverb, as in "work hard" or "try hard," it means to do something very strongly and diligently, making an effort to do something very well.


## Translation Suggestions



* Other ways to translated "hard-headed" could include, "stubbornly disobedient" or "continually unrepentant" or "deep-rooted stubbornness."
* The term "hardness" could be translated as "stubbornness" or "persistent rebellion."
* In phrases such as "work hard" or "try hard," the term "hard" could be translated as, "with perseverance" or "diligently."