παροξύνω
paroxunōVerbG3947
to provoke
From: from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G3691 (ὀξύς);
Short Definition
to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate
Full Lexicon Entry
1.primarily, but never so in cl., to sharpen (μάχαιραν, שָׁנַן).
2.Metaphorical, as always in cl.
ato spur on, stimulate (Arist., Xen.)
bto provoke, rouse to anger (
LXX Usage: for נָאַץ, קָצַף, רָגַז, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 13:5
- Acts 17:16
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