G3947: παροξύνω
paroxýnō · “to provoke”
Definition
to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate
KJV translates it as: easily provoke, stir
Word origin: from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G3691 (ὀξύς);
Extended definition
παρ-οξύνω
[in LXX for נָאַץ, קָצַף, רָגַז, etc. ;]
1. primarily, but never so in cl., to sharpen (μάχαιραν, Deu.32:41, שָׁנַן).
2. Metaphorical, as always in cl.,
(a) to spur on, stimulate (Arist., Xen., al.);
(b) to provoke, rouse to anger (Deu.9:7, 18, Psa.106:29, al.) : pass., Act.17:16, 1Co.13:5.†
(AS)
[in LXX for נָאַץ, קָצַף, רָגַז, etc. ;]
1. primarily, but never so in cl., to sharpen (μάχαιραν, Deu.32:41, שָׁנַן).
2. Metaphorical, as always in cl.,
(a) to spur on, stimulate (Arist., Xen., al.);
(b) to provoke, rouse to anger (Deu.9:7, 18, Psa.106:29, al.) : pass., Act.17:16, 1Co.13:5.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3947 is translated
- was provoked ×1
- is easily provoked, ×1
Bible verses with G3947 (paroxýnō)
Paroxýnō appears in 2 verses.
- Acts 17:16
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
- 1 Corinthians 13:5
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;