πειρασμός

peirasmosNoun (Masculine)G3986

temptation/testing: temptation

From: from G3985 (πειράζω);

Short Definition

a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity

Full Lexicon Entry

1.= πεῖρα, an experiment Diosc.).
2.a trial, of ethical purpose and effect, whether good or evil (see Hort on
bof trial regarded as leading to sin, temptation
withof the testing or challenge of God by man (see
Synonyms
δοκίμιον
LXX Usage: for מַסָּה, עִנְיָן

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

20 times

Appears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
6
1 Peter
2
James
2
Matthew
2
1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:13
  • 2 Peter 2:9
  • James 1:2
  • Luke 22:40
  • Matthew 26:41

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