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 times

Appears 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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