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 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
2
Key Passages
- Hebrews 11:29
- Hebrews 11:36
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