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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Harsh</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/harsh.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/luke/19-21.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/harsh.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Harsh</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/h/harry.htm" title="Harry">&#9668;</a> Harsh <a href="/topical/h/harsh_masters.htm" title="Harsh Masters">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "harsh" in the Bible often refers to actions, words, or attitudes that are severe, unkind, or lacking in compassion. Throughout Scripture, believers are cautioned against harshness, particularly in their interactions with others, as it contradicts the principles of love, gentleness, and kindness that are central to Christian living.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, harshness is frequently associated with oppressive leadership and unjust treatment. For example, in <a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Exodus 1:14</a>, the Egyptians "made their lives bitter with harsh labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields." This harsh treatment of the Israelites under Pharaoh's rule exemplifies the cruelty and lack of compassion that God opposes.<br><br>The wisdom literature also addresses the issue of harshness. <a href="/proverbs/15.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> states, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." This proverb highlights the destructive potential of harsh words and the value of gentleness in communication.<br><br><b>New Testament Teachings</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the teachings of Jesus and the apostles further emphasize the importance of avoiding harshness. Jesus Himself modeled gentleness and compassion, even when correcting others. In <a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a>, He invites, "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."<br><br>The apostle Paul also addresses the issue of harshness in his epistles. In <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31-32</a>, he instructs believers to "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you." Here, Paul contrasts harshness with kindness and forgiveness, urging Christians to embody the latter.<br><br><b>Parental and Marital Relationships</b><br><br>The Bible specifically warns against harshness in familial relationships. In <a href="/colossians/3-19.htm">Colossians 3:19</a>, husbands are instructed, "Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them." This command underscores the importance of love and gentleness within marriage, reflecting the sacrificial love Christ has for the Church.<br><br>Similarly, in the context of parenting, <a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Ephesians 6:4</a> advises, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." This verse cautions against harsh discipline that can lead to resentment, advocating instead for nurturing guidance.<br><br><b>Spiritual Leadership</b><br><br>Leaders within the church are also called to avoid harshness. In <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-3</a>, elders are exhorted to "shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them&#8212;not out of compulsion, but because it is God's will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." This passage highlights the importance of leading with humility and care, rather than with a domineering or harsh attitude.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Bible consistently presents harshness as contrary to the character of God and the teachings of Christ. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a spirit of gentleness, kindness, and love in all their interactions, reflecting the grace and compassion that God extends to humanity.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>a.</I>) Rough; disagreeable; grating<p>2. (<I>a.</I>) disagreeable to the touch.<p>3. (<I>a.</I>) disagreeable to the taste.<p>4. (<I>a.</I>) disagreeable to the ear.<p>5. (<I>a.</I>) Unpleasant and repulsive to the sensibilities; austere; crabbed; morose; abusive; abusive; severe; rough.<p>6. (<I>a.</I>) Having violent contrasts of color, or of light and shade; lacking in harmony.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/840.htm"><span class="l">840. austeros -- <b>harsh</b>, severe</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>harsh</b>, severe. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: austeros Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ow-stay-ros&#39;) Short Definition: grim, severe, strict, exacting Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/840.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4642.htm"><span class="l">4642. skleros -- hard, rough</span></a> <br><b>...</b> hard, rough. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: skleros Phonetic Spelling:<br> (sklay-ros&#39;) Short Definition: hard, violent, <b>harsh</b>, stern Definition: hard <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4642.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5467.htm"><span class="l">5467. chalepos -- hard (to do or bear)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> hard (to do or bear). Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: chalepos Phonetic<br> Spelling: (khal-ep-os&#39;) Short Definition: hard, <b>harsh</b>, fierce Definition: (a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5467.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3058.htm"><span class="l">3058. loidoreo -- to abuse, revile</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3058 (from 3060 , &quot;a reviler&quot;) -- properly, to say <b>harsh</b> things (make verbal assaults);<br> to ; to spue bitter (tasteless) statements, using , words to demoralize <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3058.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4087.htm"><span class="l">4087. pikraino -- to make bitter</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Verb Transliteration: pikraino Phonetic Spelling: (pik-rah&#39;-ee-no) Short Definition:<br> I embitter Definition: I make bitter, embitter; pass: I grow angry or <b>harsh</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4087.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1632.htm"><span class="l">1632. garol -- <b>harsh</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 1631, 1632. garol. 1633 . <b>harsh</b>. Transliteration: garol Phonetic Spelling:<br> (gaw-role&#39;) Short Definition: <b>harsh</b>. Word <b>...</b> <b>harsh</b> From <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1632.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm"><span class="l">7230. rob -- multitude, abundance, greatness</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), great (13), great number (1), great numbers (1), great quantities (1), great<br> quantity (1), greatly (1), greatness (12), grossness (1), <b>harsh</b> (1), immense (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7230.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5794.htm"><span class="l">5794. az -- strong, mighty, fierce</span></a><br><b>...</b> fierce, greedy, mighty, power, roughly, strong. From azaz; strong, vehement, <b>harsh</b> --<br> fierce, + greedy, mighty, power, roughly, strong. see HEBREW azaz. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5794.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6089a.htm"><span class="l">6089a. etseb -- a hurt, pain, toil</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from atsab Definition a hurt, pain, toil NASB Word Usage hard-earned<br> goods (1), <b>harsh</b> (1), labor (1), pain (1), painful labors (1), sorrow (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6089a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2556.htm"><span class="l">2556. chamets -- to be sour or leavened</span></a><br><b>...</b> A primitive root; to be pungent; ie In taste (sour, ie Literally fermented, or<br> figuratively, <b>harsh</b>), in color (dazzling) -- cruel (man), dyed, be grieved <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2556.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7186.htm"><span class="l">7186. qasheh -- hard, severe</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from qashah Definition hard, severe NASB Word Usage cruel (2), difficult<br> (2), fierce (2), hard (5), hardship (1), <b>harsh</b> (4), harshly (5), heavier (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7186.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8182.htm"><span class="l">8182. shoar -- horrid, disgusting</span></a><br><b>...</b> open (1). vile. From sha&#39;ar; <b>harsh</b> or horrid, ie Offensive -- vile. see HEBREW<br> sha&#39;ar. 8181, 8182. shoar. 8183 . Strong&#39;s Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8182.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_66_the_harsh_measures_of.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Harsh</b> Measures of the Pelagians against the Holy Monks and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> A work on the proceedings of pelagius, Chapter 66."The <b>Harsh</b> Measures of the Pelagians<br> Against the Holy Monks and Nuns Who Belonged to Jerome&#39;s Charge. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 66 the harsh measures of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/whats_wrong_with_the_world/chapter_34_in_short_the.htm"><span class="l">In Short, the New Education is as <b>Harsh</b> as the Old...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter 34 In short, the new education is as <b>harsh</b> as the old? In short, the new<br> education is as <b>harsh</b> as the old, whether or no it is as high. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 34 in short the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyprian/three_books_of_testimonies_against_the_jews/71_and_that_fathers_also.htm"><span class="l">And that Fathers Also Should not be <b>Harsh</b> in Respect of their <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Third Book. 71. And that fathers also should not be <b>harsh</b> in respect of<br> their children. Also in the same place: &quot;And, ye fathers <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../three books of testimonies against the jews/71 and that fathers also.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_xci.htm"><span class="l">Psalm XCI.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> &quot;From the snare of the hunter, and from a <b>harsh</b> word.&quot; Deliverance from the <b>...</b> Many<br> have fallen into the hunter&#39;s net through a <b>harsh</b> word. What is it that I say? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xci.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/how_to_live_a_holy_life/gentleness.htm"><span class="l">Gentleness.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> &quot;Well,&quot; says one, &quot;in my very make -up I am rough, <b>harsh</b>, and hasty.&quot; You need<br> to be made anew. When <b>...</b> manner? Are you too <b>harsh</b> and rough? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/gentleness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/francis/treatise_on_the_love_of_god/chapter_i_that_our_progress.htm"><span class="l">That Our Progress in Holy Love Does not Depend on Our Natural <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> all the faculties of the heart: and thence proceeds a most delightful sweetness,<br> which appears not in those whose souls are peevish, <b>harsh</b>, melancholy and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter i that our progress.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/1_thus_far_i_have.htm"><span class="l">Thus Far I have Made Answer About My Crimes, and Indeed in Defence <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> wished to come himself, were it not that he had lately returned, after thirty years&#39;<br> absence, to his parents, and that it would have seemed <b>harsh</b> and inhuman <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../1 thus far i have.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_e/gods_slaves.htm"><span class="l">God&#39;s Slaves</span></a> <br><b>...</b> As I have said, such a speech would argue a <b>harsh</b> human master, but is there not<br> a truth which is not <b>harsh</b> in it in reference to us and God? Duty never ends. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/gods slaves.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_b/forgiven_and_unforgiving.htm"><span class="l">Forgiven and Unforgiving</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It sounds <b>harsh</b>, cruel, almost brutal, that the man and his wife and his children<br> should be sold into slavery, and all that he had should be taken from him, in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/forgiven and unforgiving.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_a/judging_asking_and_giving.htm"><span class="l">Judging, Asking, and Giving</span></a> <br><b>...</b> beam, big though it is, needs to be &#39;considered.&#39; So it often escapes notice, and<br> will surely do so, if we are yielding to the temptation of <b>harsh</b> judgment of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/judging asking and giving.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/bray.htm"><span class="l">Bray (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A <b>harsh</b>, grating, or discordant sound; the<br> cry of a donkey. <b>...</b> 3. (vi) To utter a loud, <b>harsh</b> cry, as an ass. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bray.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rough.htm"><span class="l">Rough (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7. (n.) Not courteous or kind; <b>harsh</b>; rude; uncivil; as, a rough temper. 8. (n.)<br> Marked by severity or violence; <b>harsh</b>; hard; as, rough measures or actions. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rough.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/grate.htm"><span class="l">Grate (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (vt) To rub roughly or harshly, as one body against another, causing a <b>harsh</b><br> sound; as, to grate the teeth; to produce (a <b>harsh</b> sound) by rubbing. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/grate.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/grating.htm"><span class="l">Grating (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (a.) That grates; making a <b>harsh</b> sound; <b>harsh</b>. 6. (n.) A <b>harsh</b> sound caused<br> by attrition. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GRATE; GRATING. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/grating.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/austere.htm"><span class="l">Austere (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> os-ter' austeros, &quot;<b>harsh</b>,&quot; (&quot;rough&quot;): Twice used by Christ in the parable of the<br> Pounds (Luke 19:21, 22), and of special significance as illustrating the false <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/austere.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/soften.htm"><span class="l">Soften (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (vt) To compose; to mitigate; to assuage. 6. (vt) To make less <b>harsh</b>, less rude,<br> less offensive, or less violent, or to render of an opposite quality. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/soften.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/soft.htm"><span class="l">Soft (36 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> or metal. 2. (superl.) Not rough, rugged, or <b>harsh</b> to the touch; smooth; delicate;<br> fine; as, soft silk; a soft skin. 3. (superl.) Hence <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/soft.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hagar.htm"><span class="l">Hagar (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Under the <b>harsh</b> treatment of her mistress Hagar's life became intolerable, and she<br> fled into the wilderness, turning her steps naturally toward Egypt, her <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hagar.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jar.htm"><span class="l">Jar (45 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8. (n.) A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a <b>harsh</b> sound;<br> a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of <b>harsh</b> sounds. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jar.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rugged.htm"><span class="l">Rugged (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy. 4. (n.) <b>Harsh</b>; hard; crabbed; austere; --<br> said of temper, character, and the like, or of persons. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rugged.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/scribes-and-Pharisees.html">Why did Jesus rebuke the scribes and Pharisees so harshly in Matthew 23:13 36? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sin-of-Achan.html">Why did God judge the sin of Achan so severely? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Merovingian-dynasty.html">What was the Merovingian Dynasty? What was its influence on church history? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/harsh.htm">Harsh: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Harsh (20 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/19-21.htm">Luke 19:21</a></span><br />For I feared thee because thou art a <span class="boldtext">harsh</span> man: thou takest up what thou hast not laid down, and thou reapest what thou hast not sowed.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/19-22.htm">Luke 19:22</a></span><br />He says to him, Out of thy mouth will I judge thee, wicked bondman: thou knewest that I am a <span class="boldtext">harsh</span> man, taking up what I have not laid down and reaping what I have not sowed.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">2 Corinthians 13:10</a></span><br />because of this, these things -- being absent -- I write, that being present, I may not treat 'any' sharply, according to the authority that the Lord did give me for building up, and not for casting down.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Colossians 2:23</a></span><br />(which have indeed an appearance of wisdom in voluntary worship, and humility, and <span class="boldtext">harsh</span> treatment of the body, not in a certain honour,) to the satisfaction of the flesh.<br /><span class="source">(DBY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/3-19.htm">Colossians 3:19</a></span><br />Married men, be affectionate to your wives, and do not treat them harshly.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">1 Peter 2:18</a></span><br />Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Jude 1:15</a></span><br />To be the judge of all, and to give a decision against all those whose lives are unpleasing to him, because of the evil acts which they have done, and because of all the hard things which sinners without fear of God have said against him.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/6-9.htm">Exodus 6:9</a></span><br />And Moses speaketh so unto the sons of Israel, and they hearkened not unto Moses, for anguish of spirit, and for <span class="boldtext">harsh</span> service.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-59.htm">Deuteronomy 28:59</a></span><br />then Yahweh will make your plagues wonderful, and the plagues of your seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">1 Samuel 25:3</a></span><br />And the name of the man 'is' Nabal, and the name of his wife Abigail, and the woman 'is' of good understanding, and of fair form, and the man 'is' hard and evil 'in' doings; and he 'is' a Calebite.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/12-4.htm">1 Kings 12:4</a></span><br />Thy father made hard our yoke, and thou, now, make light 'some' of the hard service of thy father, and his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we serve thee.'<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">1 Kings 14:6</a></span><br />And it cometh to pass, at Ahijah's hearing the sound of her feet 'as' she came in to the opening, that he saith, 'Come in, wife of Jeroboam, why is this -- thou art making thyself strange? and I am sent unto thee 'with' a sharp thing:<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">2 Chronicles 10:4</a></span><br />Thy father made our yoke sharp, and now, make light 'somewhat' of the sharp service of thy father, and of his heavy yoke that he put upon us, and we serve thee.'<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/13-15.htm">Proverbs 13:15</a></span><br />Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.<br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a></span><br />A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a <span class="boldtext">harsh</span> word stirs up anger.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/14-3.htm">Isaiah 14:3</a></span><br />And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give thee rest from thy travail, and from thy trouble, and from the hard service wherein thou wast made to serve,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/21-2.htm">Isaiah 21:2</a></span><br />A hard vision hath been declared to me, The treacherous dealer is dealing treacherously, And the destroyer is destroying. Go up, O Elam, besiege, O Media, All its sighing I have caused to cease.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/66-4.htm">Isaiah 66:4</a></span><br />So I will go after trouble for them, and will send on them what they are fearing: because no one made answer to my voice, or gave ear to my word; but they did what was evil in my eyes, going after that in which I took no pleasure.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/1-3.htm">Lamentations 1:3</a></span><br />Judah has been taken away as a prisoner because of trouble and hard work; her living-place is among the nations, there is no rest for her: all her attackers have overtaken her in a narrow place.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/2-15.htm">Daniel 2:15</a></span><br />he answered Arioch the king's captain, Why is the decree so urgent from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/harsh.htm">Harsh</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/harsh_words.htm">Harsh Words</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rough.htm">Rough (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/grate.htm">Grate (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/grating.htm">Grating (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/austere.htm">Austere (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/soften.htm">Soften (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/soft.htm">Soft (36 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hagar.htm">Hagar (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jar.htm">Jar (45 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a 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