Berean Strong's Lexicon paroxusmos: Provocation, Stirring up, Sharp Disagreement Original Word: παροξυσμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb παροξύνω (paroxunō), meaning "to provoke" or "to sharpen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar concepts of provocation or stirring up is Strong's Hebrew 3707 (כָּעַס, ka'as), meaning "to provoke" or "to anger." Usage: The term "paroxusmos" refers to a sharp contention or provocation. It can denote a strong emotional response, whether positive or negative. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both a contentious disagreement and a positive stimulation towards love and good deeds. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "paroxusmos" was understood in the context of rhetoric and debate, where sharp disagreements were common. The term could also be used in medical contexts to describe a sudden attack or convulsion, reflecting its intensity. In the early Christian community, the idea of provoking one another was reinterpreted to encourage spiritual growth and mutual edification. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3948 paroksysmós – a provocation which literally jabs (cuts) someone so they "must" respond. See 3947 (para NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paroxunó Definition stimulation, provocation NASB Translation sharp disagreement (1), stimulate (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3948: παροξυσμόςπαροξυσμός, παροξυσμου, ὁ (παροξύνω, which see); 1. an inciting, incitement: εἰς παροξυσμόν ἀγάπης (A. V. to provoke unto love), Hebrews 10:24. 2. irritation (R. V. contention): Acts 15:39; the Sept. twice for קֶצֶף, violent anger, passion, Deuteronomy 29:28; Jeremiah 39:37 From paroxuno ("paroxysm"); incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger) -- contention, provoke unto. see GREEK paroxuno Englishman's Concordance Acts 15:39 N-NMSGRK: ἐγένετο δὲ παροξυσμὸς ὥστε ἀποχωρισθῆναι NAS: And there occurred such a sharp disagreement that they separated KJV: was so sharp between them, INT: Arose therefore a sharp disagreement so that departed Hebrews 10:24 N-AMS Strong's Greek 3948 |