Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παραζηλόω”
Understanding parazēlóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
provoke to emulation (jealousy). - to stimulate alongside, i.e. excite to rivalry
G3863
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παραζηλόω
Phoneticpar-ad-zay-lo'-o
Transliterationparazēlóō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
provoke to emulation (jealousy). - to stimulate alongside, i.e. excite to rivalry
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 10:19 | “But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.” Word: παραζηλόω (parazēlóō) | |
| Romans 11:11 | “I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.” Word: παραζηλόω (parazēlóō) | |
| Romans 11:14 | “If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.” Word: παραζηλόω (parazēlóō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:22 | “Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?” Word: παραζηλόω (parazēlóō) |