Strong's Lexicon peira: Trial, attempt, experience Original Word: πειρά Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πειράω (peiraō), meaning "to attempt" or "to try." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of testing or trial is מַסָּה (massah), Strong's Hebrew 4531, which refers to a trial or test, particularly in the context of God testing His people. Usage: In the New Testament, "peira" is used to denote a trial or an attempt. It often refers to the experience of testing or trying circumstances that can reveal the character or faith of an individual. The term can also imply an attempt to do something, whether successful or not. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, trials and tests were common themes in literature and philosophy, often used to demonstrate virtue or the strength of character. The concept of testing was also familiar in Jewish thought, where God tested His people to prove their faithfulness and obedience. In the New Testament context, trials are seen as opportunities for growth and spiritual maturity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a trial, an experiment NASB Translation attempted* (1), experienced* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3984: πεῖραπεῖρα, πειρας, ἡ (πειράω), from Aeschylus down, a trial, experiment, attempt: πεῖραν λαμβάνειν τίνος, equivalent to to attempt a thing, to make trial of a thing or a person (a phrase common in secular authors; cf. Xenophon, mem. 1, 4, 18; Cyril 3, 3, 38; see other examples in Sturz, Lex. Xenoph. iii., p. 488; Plato, Protag., p. 342 a.; Gorgias, p. 448 a.; Josephus, Antiquities 8, 6, 5; Aelian v. h. 12, 22; often in Polybius, cf. Schweighäuser, Lex. Polybius, p. 460; the Sept. Deuteronomy 28:56; (other examples in Bleek on Hebrews, the passage cited; Field, Otium Norv. pars iii., p. 146)), θαλάσσης, to try whether the sea can be crossed dry-shod like the land, Hebrews 11:29; to have trial of a thing, i. e. to experience, learn to know by experience, μαστίγων, Hebrews 11:36 (often in Polybius; τῆς προνοίας, Josephus, Antiquities 2, 5, 1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance trial. From the base of peran (through the idea of piercing); a test, i.e. Attempt, experience -- assaying, trial. see GREEK peran Forms and Transliterations πείρα πειραν πείραν πεῖραν peiran peîranLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 11:29 N-AFSGRK: γῆς ἧς πεῖραν λαβόντες οἱ NAS: and the Egyptians, when they attempted it, were drowned. KJV: the Egyptians assaying to do INT: land of which attempt having made the Hebrews 11:36 N-AFS |
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