ἐρεθίζω
erethizōVerbG2042
to provoke/irritate
From: from a presumed prolonged form of G2054 (ἔρις);
Short Definition
to stimulate (especially to anger)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to stir up, provoke (as in cl.)
2.In good sense, to stir up, stimulate
LXX Usage: Dan LXX (גָּרָה hithp.), etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 9:2
- Colossians 3:21
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