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The meaning of παροτρύνω

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Definition

stir up. - to urge along, i.e. stimulate (to hostility)

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παροτρύνω

Phoneticpar-ot-roo'-no
Transliterationparotrýnō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

stir up. - to urge along, i.e. stimulate (to hostility)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 13:50

But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.

Word: παροτρύνω (parotrýnō)

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