Definition
παρ-οξύνω
[in LXX for נָאַץ, קָצַף, רָגַז, etc. ;]
1. primarily, but never so in cl., to sharpen (μάχαιραν, Deuteronomy 32:41, שָׁנַן).
2. Metaphorical, as always in cl.,
(a) to spur on, stimulate (Arist., Xen., al.);
(b) to provoke, rouse to anger (Deuteronomy 9:7, 18, Psalm 106:29, al.) : pass., Acts 17:16, 1 Corinthians 13:5.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Acts 17:16παρωξύνετο · he was deeply disturbedWhile Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.
- 1 Corinthians 13:5παροξύνεται · it is not easily angeredIt is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.