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ἐρεθίζω

erethizōto provoke/irritateHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἐρεθίζω

[in LXX: Dan LXX 11:10, 25 (גָּרָה hithp.), 1Ma.15.40, 2Ma.14.17, etc. ;]

1. to stir up, provoke (as in cl.): Colossians 3:21.

2. In good sense (cf. ἐρεθισμός, excitement, in MGr.), to stir up, stimulate: 2 Corinthians 9:2.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 9:2ἠρέθισεν · has stirred
    For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
  2. Colossians 3:21ἐρεθίζετε · provoke
    Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.