πειράζω
peirázō
“to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline”
41 occurrencesNew TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
to make proof or trial of, put to the proof, whether with good or mischievous intent, Mt. 16:1; 22:35; absol. to attempt, Acts 16:7; 24:6; in NT to tempt, Mt. 4:1; to try, subject to trial, 1 Cor. 10:13
Translated in KJV as
assayexaminego aboutprovetempt(-er)try
Etymology
from G3984 (πεῖρα);
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