29 occurrences in 12 translations

'Dull' in the Bible

“His eyes are dull from wine,And his teeth white from milk.

Verse ConceptsEyes, Affected ByMilkTeethWhiteGood Eyes

"On the next seventh day, the priest is to examine him again. If the skin rash didn't become dull and it didn't spread in the skin, then the priest is to pronounce him clean: it's a scab. He is to wash his clothes and be clean.

Verse ConceptsRitual WashingSpreadingWashingThe Seventh Day Of The WeekBlemished PeopleClean ClothesDay 7

If the priest undertakes an examination, but there's no white hair in it and it's not more extensive than skin deep, but it's dull, then the priest is to isolate him for seven days.

Verse ConceptsShallownessSeven DaysThe Hair Of The BodyWhite HairSeven Days For Legal Purposes

But if the priest examines it and discovers that there's no bright area or white hair, or if he discovers that it's not more extensive than skin deep and it's dull, then the priest is to isolate him for seven days.

Verse ConceptsShallownessSeven DaysThe Hair Of The BodyWhite HairSeven Days For Legal Purposes

But if the bright spot remains in place, doesn't spread in the skin, and it's dull, it's the swelling of the burned area. The priest is to declare him clean, since it's the scar from a burn."

Verse ConceptsSpreadingscars

the priest is to make an examination. If the spots on the skin of the body are dull white, it is only a rash that has broken out on the skin; the person is clean.

Verse ConceptsWhite Spots

"If the priest examines the item and determines that the contagion has become dull after it has been washed, tear it away from the garment, leather, woven material, or knitted material.

Verse ConceptsCordsAnimal Skinsmold

Pay attention, you dull ones among the crowds! You fools! Will you ever become wise?

Verse ConceptsWatchfulness, Of BelieversFoolsatheism

Their heart is insensitive like fat [their minds are dull and brutal],But I delight in Your law.

Verse ConceptsHardness Of HeartFat Of PeopleGod's Word As A Source Of Delight

If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen its edge,then one must exert more strength;however, the advantage of wisdom is that it brings success.

Verse ConceptsAxesSharpeningBenefits Of WisdomSuccess Through GodSuccess And Hard Workenergy

Dull the minds of these people;deafen their ears and blind their eyes;otherwise they might see with their eyesand hear with their ears,understand with their minds,turn back, and be healed.

Verse ConceptsConvincingHardened HeartsHardness Of HeartHeart, Fallen And RedeemedRepentance, Importance OfSpiritual DeafnessShutting SecurelyDefective VisionBeing Without UnderstandingFeelingNo HealingUnhearing

‘Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, “Behold, I will turn back and dull the edge of the weapons of war that are in your hands, [those] with which you fight against the king of Babylon and the Chaldeans who are besieging you outside the walls; and I will bring them into the center of this city (Jerusalem).

Verse ConceptsGod Will Cause DefeatPerspective

How the gold has become tarnished,the fine gold become dull!The stones of the temple lie scatteredat the corner of every street.

Verse ConceptsPeople As RocksTragedy On The StreetsThings Like Gold

But they refused to listen and pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder [stiffening themselves in resistance] and stopped up their ears.

Verse ConceptsDeafnessWilful IgnoranceRebellion Against God, Shown InSpiritual DeafnessShouldersSelf WillRefusing To HearObstinate Individuals

For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Verse ConceptsDeafnessConversion, examples ofHardened HeartsEyes, Figurative UseEarsHardness Of HeartHeart, Fallen And RedeemedIndifferenceWilful IgnoranceInsensibilityDullnessSpiritual DeafnessNature Of The HeartTurning To GodRefusing To HearEvil EyesNot Seeing Spiritual ThingsBeing Without UnderstandingFeelingGod HealsUnhearing

And He said, “Are you still so dull [and unable to put things together]?

Verse ConceptsDullnessBeing Without UnderstandingDiscipleship

because they had not understood [the miracle of] the loaves [how it revealed the power and deity of Jesus]; but [in fact] their heart was hardened [being oblivious and indifferent to His amazing works].

Verse ConceptsUnbelief, And Life Of FaithApathyStiffnecked PeopleObstinate IndividualsNot Understanding God's Things

And He said to them, “Are you, too, so foolish and lacking in understanding? Do you not understand that whatever goes into the man from outside cannot defile and dishonor him,

Verse ConceptsExternalsEntering The MouthBeing Without UnderstandingDefilementprepping

He perceived what they were saying, and He said to them, "What is this discussion of yours about having no bread? Do you not yet see and understand? Are your minds so dull of comprehension?

Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristEyes, Figurative UseHardness Of HeartUnderstandingStiffnecked PeopleChrist Knowing About PeopleBeing Without UnderstandingObstinate IndividualsWhy Do Others Do This?

“He has blinded their eyes and He hardened their heart, to keep them from seeing with their eyes and understanding with their heart and being converted; otherwise, I [their God] would heal them.”

Verse ConceptsHardness Of HeartInsensibilityStiffnecked PeoplePeople ConvertedGod BlindingNot Seeing Spiritual ThingsBeing Without UnderstandingGod Hardening PeopleNo Healingbasketball

For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Verse ConceptsHardened HeartsLack Of DiscernmentHeart, Fallen And RedeemedIndifferenceInsensibilityDullnessNature Of The HeartRefusing To HearNot Seeing Spiritual ThingsBeing Without UnderstandingFeelingGod Heals

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool [discarding his worldly pretensions and acknowledging his lack of wisdom], so that he may become [truly] wise.

Verse ConceptsAcademicsPride, Examples OfThoughtWisdom, Source Of HumanFalse WisdomFoolish PeopleDeceiving OneselfBe Wise!FoolsDeceptionwise

But [in fact] their minds were hardened [for they had lost the ability to understand]; for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains unlifted, because it is removed [only] in Christ.

Verse ConceptsConfusionImagination, Evil SchemingRevelation, Necessity OfBare HeadsReading The ScripturesObstinate IndividualsCovenant Made At SinaiBlindnessThe MindReading The BibleStaying Strong During Hard TimesFeeling LostRemoving People From Your Life

Bible Theasaurus

Blunt (4 instances)
Dampen (1 instance)
Deadening (3 instances)
Dense (17 instances)
Dreary (1 instance)
Feeble (165 instances)
Inaudible (2 instances)
Indolent (3 instances)
Inert (1 instance)
Insensible (1 instance)
Irksome (2 instances)
Moderate (1 instance)
Muffled (1 instance)
Sluggish (4 instances)
Softened (2 instances)
Tedious (1 instance)
Tiresome (4 instances)
Wearisome (5 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
βαρέως 
Bareos 
Usage: 1

νωθρός 
Nothros 
Usage: 2

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