παροξυσμός (paroxysmós) — Contention
Greek word study: παροξυσμός (paroxysmós), Strong's G3948. incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger)
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incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger)
KJV translation words: contention, provoke unto
Strong's G3948 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 15:39 and last appears in Hebrews 10:24.
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Verses (all 2)
- Acts 15:39 — παροξυσμός — a sharp disagreement
- Hebrews 10:24 — παροξυσμὸν — stirring up
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3947 παροξύνω (paroxýnō).
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What does paroxysmós (G3948) mean?
Incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger).
How is G3948 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3948 as: contention, provoke unto.
How often does παροξυσμός (paroxysmós) appear?
Strong's G3948 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 15:39 and last appears in Hebrews 10:24.
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