G3985Greekpeirázontes
πειράζοντες
to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
39
Total Occurrences
12
Books
0
Old Testament
39
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1in a good sense
- 2to try whether a thing can be done
- 3to attempt, endeavor
- 4in a bad sense, to test one maliciously, craftily to put to the proof his feelings or judgments
- 5to try or test one's faith, virtue, character, by enticement to sin
- 6to try, make trial of, test: for the purpose of ascertaining his quantity, or what he thinks, or how he will behave himself
- 7after the old testament usage
Etymology & Derivation
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