Greek Word Study

The meaning of “πειράζω”

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

Definition

assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try. - to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline

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G3985

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

πειράζω

Phoneticpi-rad'-zo

Transliterationpeirázō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try. - to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline

Scripture References

35 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 19:3	“The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?” Word: πειράζω (peirázō)
Luke 11:16	“And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.” Word: πειράζω (peirázō)
Acts 16:7	“After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.” Word: πειράζω (peirázō)
2 Corinthians 13:5	“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” Word: πειράζω (peirázō)
1 Thessalonians 3:5	“For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.” Word: πειράζω (peirázō)