Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3985

Strong's G3985 · Greek

πειράζω

peirazo · /pi-rad'-zo/

Number
G3985
Language
Greek
Original word
πειράζω
Transliteration
peirazo
Pronunciation
pi-rad'-zo
KJV occurrences
35 verses

Definition

from 3984; to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline:--assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.

KJV: assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try

Root / derivation: from 3984

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πειράζω across 35 verses.

tempted14×
tempting7×
ye4×
tried3×
tempt2×
tempter2×
about1×
assayed1×
Being1×
Examine1×
prove1×
tempteth1×
try1×
was1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

35 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew6 verses
Mark4 verses
Luke3 verses
John2 verses
Acts4 verses
1 Corinthians3 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews5 verses
James2 verses
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3985 (peirazo) mean?

from 3984; to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline:--assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.

How many times does G3985 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3985 (πειράζω) appears in 35 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tempted.”

How is peirazo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3985 is rendered as “tempted” (14×), “tempting” (7×), “ye” (4×), “tried” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word πειράζω come from?

from 3984