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The meaning of ἐκπειράζω

Understanding ekpeirázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

tempt. - to test thoroughly

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ἐκπειράζω

Phoneticek-pi-rad'-zo
Transliterationekpeirázō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

tempt. - to test thoroughly

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 4:7

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Word: ἐκπειράζω (ekpeirázō)
Luke 4:12

And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Word: ἐκπειράζω (ekpeirázō)
Luke 10:25

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Word: ἐκπειράζω (ekpeirázō)
1 Corinthians 10:9

Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.

Word: ἐκπειράζω (ekpeirázō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution

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