🇬🇷 Greek · Strong's G3985
G3985

πειράζω

peirázō [pi-rad'-zo] Verb
Core meaningto test/tempt

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G3985

to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline

KJV usage: :--assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.
Etymology: from ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

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

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