Strong's Lexicon paroxunó: To provoke, to stir up, to incite Original Word: παροξύνω Word Origin: From παρά (para, "beside") and ὀξύς (oxus, "sharp" or "keen") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar meanings is Strong's Hebrew 3707 (כָּעַס, ka'as), which means to provoke or to anger. Usage: The Greek verb "paroxunó" generally means to provoke or to incite someone to action, often with a sense of irritation or sharpness. It can imply both positive and negative connotations depending on the context. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both the stirring up of emotions and the incitement to action. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of provocation was understood in various contexts, from philosophical debates to military incitement. The term "paroxunó" would have been familiar in both secular and religious settings, often associated with the idea of sharpening or intensifying emotions or actions. In the context of the early Christian church, this term would have been relevant in discussions about community behavior and interpersonal relationships. HELPS Word-studies 3947 paroksýnō (from 3844 /pará, "alongside" and o NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and oxunó (to sharpen) Definition to sharpen, fig. to stimulate, to provoke NASB Translation provoked (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3947: παροξύνωπαροξύνω: properly, to make sharp, to sharpen (παρά, IV. 3): τήν μάχαιραν, Deuteronomy 32:41. Metaphorically, (so always in secular authors from Euripides, Thucydides, Xenophon down), a. to stimulate, spur on, urge (πρός τί, ἐπί τί). b. to irritate, provoke, rouse to anger; passive, present παροξύνομαι; imperfect παρωξυνομην: Acts 17:16; 1 Corinthians 13:5. The Sept. chiefly for נָאַץ, to scorn, despise; besides for הִכְעִיס, to provoke, make angry, Deuteronomy 9:18; Psalm 105:29 From para and a derivative of oxus; to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate -- easily provoke, stir. see GREEK para see GREEK oxus Englishman's Concordance Acts 17:16 V-IIM/P-3SGRK: τοῦ Παύλου παρωξύνετο τὸ πνεῦμα NAS: his spirit was being provoked within KJV: his spirit was stirred in him, INT: Paul was provoked the spirit 1 Corinthians 13:5 V-PIM/P-3S Strong's Greek 3947 |
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