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Lexicon :: Strong's G3987 - peiraō

Aa
πειράω
Transliteration
peiraō (Key)
Pronunciation
pi-rah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s) TR
3x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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TDNT Reference: 6:23,822

Strong’s Definitions

†πειράω peiráō, pi-rah'-o; from G3984; to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt:—assay.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G3987 in the following manner: assay (1x), go about (1x), variations of 'tempted' (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G3987 in the following manner: assay (1x), go about (1x), variations of 'tempted' (1x).

  1. to make a trial of, to attempt

    1. taught by trial, experienced

  2. to test, to make trial of one, put him to proof

    1. his mind, sentiments, temper

    2. in particular, to attempt to induce one to commit some (esp. carnal) crime

    3. tempted to sin

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†πειράω peiráō, pi-rah'-o; from G3984; to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt:—assay.
STRONGS G3987:
πειράω: imperfect middle 3 person (singular and plural), ἐπειρᾶτο, ἐπειρῶντο; perfect passive participle πεπειραμενος (see below); common in Greek writings from Homer down; to try; i. e.:
1. to make a trial, to attempt (A. V. to assay), followed by an infinitive; often so from Homer down; also so in the middle in Acts 9:26 R G; Acts 26:21 (Xenophon, symp. 4, 7; Cyril 1, 4, 5, etc.; often in Polybius; Aelian v. h. I, 34; 2 Macc. 2:23; 3Macc. 1:25; 4 Macc. 12:2, etc.); hence, πεπειραμενος taught by trial, experienced, Hebrews 4:15 in certain manuscripts and editions ((Rec.st), Tdf. formerly) (see below, and cf. πειράζω, d. α.).
2. In post-Homer usage with the accusative of a person to test, make trial of one, put him to the proof: his mind, sentiments, temper, Plutarch, Brut. 10; in particular, to attempt to induce one to commit some (especially a carnal) crime; cf. Passow, under the word, 3{a}; (Liddell and Scott, under the word, A. IV. 2). Hence, πεπειραμενος in Hebrews 4:15 (see 1 above) is explained by some (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 15. Note at the end) tempted to sin; but the passive in this sense is not found in Greek writings; see Delitzsch at the passage.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
9:26; 26:21
Hebrews
4:15; 4:15

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Strong's Number G3987 matches the Greek πειράω (peiraō),
which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 9:26 - When Sha'ul had come to Yerushalayim, he tried to join himself to the talmidim; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a talmid.

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