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πειράζω

peirazōto test/tempt: temptHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb38 occurrences12 books34 verses

Definition

πειράζω poët. and late prose form of πειράω, which see,

[in LXX for נָסָה pi. ;]

1. to make proof of (Hom.).

2. to try, attempt (Luc., Polyb., with inf. (see M, Pr., 205; B1., § 69, 4), Acts 9:26; 16:7; 24:6.

3. In LXX and NT, like Heb. נָסָה, with accusative of person(s), to test, try, prove;

(a) in a good sense : John 6:6, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 11:17, Revelation 2:2; esp. of trials and af6ictions sent or permitted by God (Genesis 22:1, Exodus 20:20, Wis.3.5, al.), 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 2:18; 4:15; 11:17, 37, Revelation 3:10;

(b) in a bad sense (Apoll. Rhod., 3, 10): of the attempts made to ensnare Jesus in his speech, Matthew 16:1; 19:3; 22:18, 35, Mark 8:11; 10:2; 12:15, Luke 11:16, John 8:6; of temptation to sin, to tempt, James 1:13-14 (see Hort, in l), Galatians 6:1, Revelation 2:10; esp. of temptations of the devil, Matthew 4:1, 3 Mark 1:13, Luke 4:2, 1 Corinthians 7:5, 1 Thessalonians 3:5; ὁ πειράζων, the tempter, Matthew 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 3:5;

(with) in bad sense also (Exodus 17:2, 7, Numbers 14:22, al.), of distrustful testing, trying or challenging of God: Acts 15:10, 1 Corinthians 10:9 (WH, mg., ἐξεπείρασαν), Hebrews 3:9; τ. πνεῦμα Κυρίου, Acts 5:9 (of. ἐκ-πειράζω).

Synonyms: δοκιμάζω, q.v

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πειράζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

38 total
  1. Matthew 4:1πειρασθῆναι · to be tempted
    Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
  2. Matthew 4:3πειράζων · tempter
    The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”
  3. Matthew 16:1πειράζοντες · [and] tested [Jesus]
    Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.
  4. Matthew 19:3πειράζοντες · [and] tested
    Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”
  5. Matthew 22:18πειράζετε · are you testing
    But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?
  6. Matthew 22:35πειράζων · tested
    One of them, an expert in the law, tested Him with a question:
  7. Mark 1:13πειραζόμενος · being tempted
    …and He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him.
  8. Mark 8:11πειράζοντες · testing
    Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven.
  9. Mark 10:2πειράζοντες · to test
    Some Pharisees came to test Him. “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” they inquired.
  10. Mark 12:15πειράζετε · are you testing
    But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.”
  11. Luke 4:2πειραζόμενος · He was tempted
    …where for forty days He was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they had ended, He was hungry.
  12. Luke 11:16πειράζοντες · tested
    And others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven.
  13. John 6:6πειράζων · to test
    But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do.
  14. John 8:6πειράζοντες · to test
    They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger.
  15. Acts 5:9πειράσαι · to test
    “How could you agree to test the Spirit of the Lord?” Peter replied. “Look, the feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”
  16. Acts 9:26ἐπείραζεν · he tried
    When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
  17. Acts 15:10πειράζετε · do you test
    Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?
  18. Acts 16:7ἐπείραζον · they tried
    And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.
  19. Acts 24:6ἐπείρασεν · tried
    …and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.
  20. 1 Corinthians 7:5πειράζῃ · will not tempt
    Do not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control.
  21. 1 Corinthians 10:9ἐπείρασαν · [did]
    We should not test Christ, as some of them did, and were killed by snakes.
  22. 1 Corinthians 10:13πειρασθῆναι · be tempted
    No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
  23. 2 Corinthians 13:5πειράζετε · Examine
    Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?
  24. Galatians 6:1πειρασθῇς · may be tempted
    Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
  25. 1 Thessalonians 3:5ἐπείρασεν · tempted; πειράζων · tempter
    For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and that our labor might have been in vain.
  26. Hebrews 2:18πειρασθείς · when He was tempted; πειραζομένοις · being tempted
    Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
  27. Hebrews 3:9ἐπείρασαν · tested
    …where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works.
  28. Hebrews 4:15πεπειρασμένον · one who was tempted
    For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
  29. Hebrews 11:17πειραζόμενος · when he was tested
    By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son,
  30. James 1:13πειραζόμενος · When tempted; πειράζομαι · is tempting me; πειράζει · does He tempt
    When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
  31. James 1:14πειράζεται · is tempted
    But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
  32. Revelation 2:2ἐπείρασας · you have tested
    I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.
  33. Revelation 2:10πειρασθῆτε · test you
    Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
  34. Revelation 3:10πειράσαι · to test
    Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.