πειράζω

πειράζω poët. and late prose form of πειράω, which see,

[in LXX for נָסָה pi. ;]

1. to make proof of (Hom.).

2. to try, attempt (Luc., Polyb., with inf. (see M, Pr., 205; B1., § 69, 4), Act.9:26 16:7 24:6.

3. In LXX and NT, like Heb. נָסָה, with accusative of person(s), to test, try, prove;

(a) in a good sense : Jhn.6:6, 2Co.13:5, Heb.11:17, Rev.2:2; esp. of trials and af6ictions sent or permitted by God (Gen.22:1, Exo.20:20, Wis.3:5, al.), 1Co.10:13, Heb.2:18 4:15 11:17, 37, Rev.3:10;

(b) in a bad sense (Apoll…