πειράω (peiráō) — Assay
Greek word study: πειράω (peiráō), Strong's G3987. to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt
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to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt
KJV translation words: assay
Strong's G3987 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 26:21.
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Verses (all 1)
- Acts 26:21 — ἐπειρῶντο — they were attempting
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3984 πεῖρα (peîra).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G551 ἀπείραστος (apeírastos).
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What does peiráō (G3987) mean?
To test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt.
How is G3987 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3987 as: assay.
How often does πειράω (peiráō) appear?
Strong's G3987 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Acts 26:21.
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