πεῖρα

peiraNoun (Feminine)G3984

test

From: from the base of G4008 (πέραν) (through the idea of piercing);

Short Definition

a test, i.e. attempt, experience

Full Lexicon Entry

trial, experiment; π. λαμβάνειν, to make trial, have experience of: (for exx., see Field, Notes, 232 f.).
LXX Usage: (π. λαμβάνειν, נָסָה pi.) (מַסָּה), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
2

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 11:29
  • Hebrews 11:36

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