stiffrieoked. Greek. sklerotrachelos. Only here in NT., but in Sept, in Exo_33:3, Exo_33:5; Exo_33:34, Exo_33:9. Deu_9:6, Deu_9:13. Compare Deu_31:27. 2Ch_30:8. Pro_29:1. This is an instance of Figure of speech Ecphonesis.App-6.
uncircumcised. Greek. aperitmetos. Only here.
resist = fall against. Greek. antipipto. Only here.
the Holy Ghost.App-101. This verse is quoted in support of the idea that men can successfully withstand the Spirit, instead of stumbling at His words. Compare Mat_21:44.