πειρασμός (peirasmós) — Temptation

Greek word study: πειρασμός (peirasmós), Strong's G3986. a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity

GreekStrong's G3986
Quick definition
Greek word
πειρασμός (peirasmós)

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a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity

Word study
Derivation: from G3985 (πειράζω);

KJV translation words: temptation, X try

Where this word appears

Strong's G3986 is tagged on 21 words in 20 verses across 12 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:13 and last appears in Revelation 3:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

temptation ×10trials ×4of testing ×2trial ×2Temptation ×1a trial ×1test ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

πειρασμόν ×7πειρασμοῦ ×4πειρασμὸν ×4πειρασμοῖς ×3πειρασμὸς ×1πειρασμῶν ×1πειρασμῷ ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×6Matthew ×21 Corinthians ×2James ×21 Peter ×2Mark ×1Acts ×1Galatians ×1

Verses (all 20)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3985 πειράζω (peirázō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does peirasmós (G3986) mean?

A putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity.

How is G3986 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3986 as: temptation, X try.

How often does πειρασμός (peirasmós) appear?

Strong's G3986 is tagged on 21 words in 20 verses across 12 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:13 and last appears in Revelation 3:10.