Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παροξύνω”
Understanding paroxýnō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
easily provoke, stir. - to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παροξύνω
Phoneticpar-ox-oo'-no
Transliterationparoxýnō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
easily provoke, stir. - to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:16 | “Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.” Word: παροξύνω (paroxýnō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:5 | “Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;” Word: παροξύνω (paroxýnō) |