GreekG3947Verb
παροξύνω
paroxunō
“to provoke”
2Occurrences
G3947Strong's #
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate
from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G3691 (ὀξύς);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.primarily, but never so in cl., to sharpen (μάχαιραν, שָׁנַן).
2.Metaphorical, as always in cl.
(a)to spur on, stimulate (Arist., Xen.)
(b)to provoke, rouse to anger (
LXX: for נָאַץ, קָצַף, רָגַז, etc.
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
παροξύνω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Key Passages
1 Corinthians 13:5BSB
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
Acts 17:16BSB
While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.
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