παροξύνω (paroxýnō) — Easily Provoke
Greek word study: παροξύνω (paroxýnō), Strong's G3947. to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate
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to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate
KJV translation words: easily provoke, stir
Strong's G3947 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 Acts 17:16 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 13:5.
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Verses (all 2)
- Acts 17:16 — παρωξύνετο — was provoked
- 1 Corinthians 13:5 — παροξύνεται — is easily provoked
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3844 παρά (pará), G3691 ὀξύς (oxýs).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3948 παροξυσμός (paroxysmós).
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What does paroxýnō (G3947) mean?
To sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate.
How is G3947 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3947 as: easily provoke, stir.
How often does παροξύνω (paroxýnō) appear?
Strong's G3947 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 Acts 17:16 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 13:5.
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