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παροξυσμός

paroxusmosstirring upHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

παροξυσμός, -οῦ, ὁ

(παροξύνω), [in LXX: Deuteronomy 29:28, Jeremiah 32:37 (קֶצֶף)* ;]

1. stimulation, provocation: π. ἀγάπης, Hebrews 10:14.

2. irritation: Acts 15:39.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Acts 15:39παροξυσμός · Their disagreement was so sharp
    Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
  2. Hebrews 10:24παροξυσμὸν · to spur
    And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.