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 times

Appears 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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