Strong's G3948 · Greek
παροξυσμός
paroxusmos · /par-ox-oos-mos'/
Number
G3948
Language
Greek
Original word
παροξυσμός
Transliteration
paroxusmos
Pronunciation
par-ox-oos-mos'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
from 3947 ("paroxysm"); incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger):--contention, provoke unto.
KJV: contention, provoke unto
Root / derivation: from 3947 ("paroxysm")
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered παροξυσμός across 2 verses.
contention1×
provoke1×
sharp1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3948 (paroxusmos) mean?
from 3947 ("paroxysm"); incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger):--contention, provoke unto.
How many times does G3948 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3948 (παροξυσμός) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “contention.”
How is paroxusmos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3948 is rendered as “contention” (1×), “provoke” (1×), “sharp” (1×).
Where does the Greek word παροξυσμός come from?
from 3947 ("paroxysm")