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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 tagged verse occurrences

2 Corinthians 9:2 · ἠρέθισενfor I have known your readiness of mind, which in your behalf I boast of to Macedonians, that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and the zeal of you did stir up the more part,Colossians 3:21 · ἐρεθίζετεthe fathers! vex not your children, lest they be discouraged.