GreekG2042Verb
ἐρεθίζω
erethizō
“to provoke/irritate”
2Occurrences
G2042Strong's #
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to stimulate (especially to anger)
from a presumed prolonged form of G2054 (ἔρις);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.to stir up, provoke (as in cl.)
2.In good sense, to stir up, stimulate
LXX: Dan LXX (גָּרָה hithp.), etc.
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
ἐρεθίζω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1
Key Passages
2 Corinthians 9:2BSB
For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
Colossians 3:21BSB
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.
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