G2042: ἐρεθίζω
erethízō · “to provoke/irritate”
Definition
to stimulate (especially to anger)
KJV translates it as: provoke
Word origin: from a presumed prolonged form of G2054 (ἔρις);
Extended 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.): Col.3:21.
2. In good sense (cf. ἐρεθισμός, excitement, in MGr.), to stir up, stimulate: 2Co.9:2.†
(AS)
[in LXX: Dan LXX 11:10, 25 (גָּרָה hithp.), 1Ma.15:40, 2Ma.14:17, etc. ;]
1. to stir up, provoke (as in cl.): Col.3:21.
2. In good sense (cf. ἐρεθισμός, excitement, in MGr.), to stir up, stimulate: 2Co.9:2.†
(AS)
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How G2042 is translated
- has been provoking ×1
- do provoke ×1
Bible verses with G2042 (erethízō)
Erethízō appears in 2 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 9:2
For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
- Colossians 3:21
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.