πειράω
peiraōVerbG3987
to try
From: from G3984 (πεῖρα);
Short Definition
to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt
Full Lexicon Entry
*πειράω *more commonly as depon., πειράομαι, to try, attempt.
LXX Usage: for נָסָה
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
1
Key Passages
- Acts 26:21
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