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G2042 — ἐρεθίζω

erethizō · to provoke/irritate · Greek

ἐρεθίζω [in LXX: Dan LXX 11:10, 25 (גָּרָה hithp.), 1Ma.15:40, 2Ma.14:17, etc. ;] 1. to stir up, provoke (as in cl.): Col.3:21. 2. In good sense (cf. ἐρεθισμός, excitement, in MGr.), to stir up, stimulate: 2Co.9:2.† (AS)

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2 Corinthians 9:2 · ἠρέθισενfor I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.Colossians 3:21 · ἐρεθίζετεFathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.