G3948: παροξυσμός
paroxysmós · “stirring up”
Definition
incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger)
KJV translates it as: contention, provoke unto
Word origin: from G3947 (παροξύνω) ("paroxysm");
Extended definition
παροξυσμός, -οῦ, ὁ
(παροξύνω), [in LXX: Deu.29:28, Jer.32:37 (קֶצֶף)* ;]
1. stimulation, provocation: π. ἀγάπης, Heb.10:14.
2. irritation: Act.15:39.†
(AS)
(παροξύνω), [in LXX: Deu.29:28, Jer.32:37 (קֶצֶף)* ;]
1. stimulation, provocation: π. ἀγάπης, Heb.10:14.
2. irritation: Act.15:39.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3948 is translated
- a sharp disagreement, ×1
- stirring up ×1
Bible verses with G3948 (paroxysmós)
Paroxysmós appears in 2 verses.
- Acts 15:39
And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
- Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: