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 times

Appears 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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