Greek · Strong's G3947 · Verb
παροξύνω
paroxunō
to provoke
2times used
2verses
2books
How it's translated
- was provoked1
- is easily provoked1
Definition
παρ-οξύνω
[in LXX for נָאַץ, קָצַף, רָגַז, etc. ;]
1. primarily, but never so in cl., to sharpen (μάχαιραν, Deu.32:41, שָׁנַן).
2. Metaphorical, as always in cl.,
(a) to spur on, stimulate (Arist., Xen., al.);
(b) to provoke, rouse to anger (Deu.9:7, 18, Psa.106:29, al.) : pass., Act.17:16, 1Co.13:5.†
(AS)
Where it appears
- Acts1
- 1 Corinthians1
Every verse
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