ἐρεθίζω (erethízō) — Provoke
Greek word study: ἐρεθίζω (erethízō), Strong's G2042. to stimulate (especially to anger)
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to stimulate (especially to anger)
KJV translation words: provoke
Strong's G2042 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 9:2 and last appears in Colossians 3:21.
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Verses (all 2)
- 2 Corinthians 9:2 — ἠρέθισεν — has been provoking
- Colossians 3:21 — ἐρεθίζετε — do provoke
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G2054 ἔρις (éris).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2052 ἐριθεία (eritheía).
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What does erethízō (G2042) mean?
To stimulate (especially to anger).
How is G2042 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2042 as: provoke.
How often does ἐρεθίζω (erethízō) appear?
Strong's G2042 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 9:2 and last appears in Colossians 3:21.
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