G3987: πειράω
peiráō · “to try”
Definition
to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt
KJV translates it as: assay
Word origin: from G3984 (πεῖρα);
Extended definition
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3987 is translated
- they were attempting ×1
Bible verses with G3987 (peiráō)
Peiráō appears in 1 verse.
- Acts 26:21
For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me.