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paroxunō G3947

παροξύνω (paroxunō) means “to provoke” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

παροξύνω Greek · G3947 2 tagged occurrences in 2 verses

Pronunciation guide: par-ox-oo'-no Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G3947

παροξύνω · paroxunō · to provoke

παρ-οξύνω [in LXX for נָאַץ, קָצַף, רָגַז, etc. ;] 1. primarily, but never so in cl., to sharpen (μάχαιραν, Deu.32:41, שָׁנַן). 2. Metaphorical, as always in cl., (a) to spur on, stimulate (Arist., Xen., al.); (b) to provoke, rouse to anger (Deu.9:7, 18, Psa.106:29, al.) : pass., Act.17:16, 1Co.13:5.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I arouse anger, provoke, irritate.

John Jeffrey Dodson · CC0

How translators render G3947

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
he was deeply disturbed 1
it is not easily angered 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
easily provoked 1
is 1
was stirred 1

Verses containing G3947

Page 1 of 1. 2 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Acts 17:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.

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  2. 1 Corinthians 13:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.

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Sources and text

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