Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3986

Strong's G3986 · Greek

πειρασμός

peirasmos · /pi-ras-mos'/

Number
G3986
Language
Greek
Original word
πειρασμός
Transliteration
peirasmos
Pronunciation
pi-ras-mos'
KJV occurrences
20 verses

Definition

from 3985; a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity:--temptation, X try.

KJV: temptation, X try

Root / derivation: from 3985

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πειρασμός across 20 verses.

temptation15×
temptations5×
try1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew2 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke6 verses
Acts1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
James2 verses
1 Peter2 verses
2 Peter1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3986 (peirasmos) mean?

from 3985; a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity:--temptation, X try.

How many times does G3986 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3986 (πειρασμός) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “temptation.”

How is peirasmos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3986 is rendered as “temptation” (15×), “temptations” (5×), “try” (1×).

Where does the Greek word πειρασμός come from?

from 3985