πειράζω
peirazōVerbG3985
to test/tempt: tempt
From: from G3984 (πεῖρα);
Short Definition
to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
Full Lexicon Entry
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2.to try, attempt (Luc., Polyb., with inf. (see M, Pr., 205; B1., § 69, 4) .
3.In LXX and NT, like Heb. נָסָה, with accusative of person(s), to test, try, prove
ain a good sense
bin a bad sense (Apoll. Rhod., 3, 10)
within bad sense also (
Synonyms
δοκιμάζω, q.v
LXX Usage: for נָסָה pi.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
37 timesAppears 37 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
6
Acts
5
Hebrews
5
Mark
4
1 Corinthians
3
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:9
- Acts 24:6
- Hebrews 3:9
- Luke 11:16
- Matthew 4:1
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