Strong's G3987 · Greek
πειράω
peirao · /pi-rah'-o/
Number
G3987
Language
Greek
Original word
πειράω
Transliteration
peirao
Pronunciation
pi-rah'-o
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
from 3984; to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt:--assay.
KJV: assay
Root / derivation: from 3984
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πειράω across 2 verses.
about1×
assayed1×
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 G3987 (peirao) mean?
from 3984; to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt:--assay.
How many times does G3987 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3987 (πειράω) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “about.”
How is peirao translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3987 is rendered as “about” (1×), “assayed” (1×).
Where does the Greek word πειράω come from?
from 3984