πειράζω poët. and late prose form of πειράω, which see, [in LXX for נָסָה pi. ;] 1. to make proof of (Hom.). 2. to try, attempt (Luc., Polyb., with inf. (see M, Pr., 205; B1., § 69, 4), Act.9:26 16:7 24:6. 3. In LXX and NT, like Heb. נָסָה, with accusative of person(s), to test, try, prove; (a) in a good sense : Jhn.6:6, 2Co.13:5, Heb.11:17, Rev.2:2; esp. of trials and af6ictions sent or permitted by God (Gen.22:1, Exo.20:20, Wis.3:5, al.), 1Co.10:13, Heb.2:18 4:15 11:17, 37, Rev.3:10; (b) in a bad sense (Apoll. Rhod., 3, 10): of the attempts made to ensnare Jesus in his speech, Mat.16:1 19:3 22:18, 35 Mrk.8:11 10:2 12:15, Luk.11:16, Jhn.8:6; of temptation to sin, to tempt, Jas.1:13-14 (see Hort, in l), Gal.6:1, Rev.2:10; esp. of temptations of the devil, Mat.4:1, 3 Mrk.1:13, Luk.4:2, 1Co.7:5, 1Th.3:5; ὁ πειράζων, the tempter, Mat.4:3, 1Th.3:5; (with) in bad sense also (Exo.17:2, 7, Num.14:22, al.), of distrustful testing, trying or challenging of God: Act.15:10, 1Co.10:9 (WH, mg., ἐξεπείρασαν), Heb.3:9; τ. πνεῦμα Κυρίου, Act.5:9 (of. ἐκ-πειράζω).† SYN.: δοκιμάζω, q.v (AS)
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G3985 — πειράζω
peirazō · to test/tempt: tempt · Greek
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Matthew 4:1 · πειρασθῆναιThen Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.Matthew 4:3 · πειράζωνThe tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”Matthew 16:1 · πειράζοντεςThe Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven.Matthew 19:3 · πειράζοντεςPharisees came to him, testing him, and saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”Matthew 22:18 · πειράζετε,But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites?Matthew 22:35 · πειράζωνOne of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, testing him.Mark 1:13 · πειραζόμενοςHe was there in the wilderness forty days tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals; and the angels were serving him.Mark 8:11 · πειράζοντεςThe Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, and testing him.Mark 10:2 · πειράζοντεςPharisees came to him testing him, and asked him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”Mark 12:15 · πειράζετε;Shall we give, or shall we not give?” But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it.”Luke 4:2 · πειραζόμενοςfor forty days, being tempted by the devil. He ate nothing in those days. Afterward, when they were completed, he was hungry.Luke 11:16 · πειράζοντεςOthers, testing him, sought from him a sign from heaven.John 6:6 · πειράζωνThis he said to test him, for he himself knew what he would do.Acts 5:9 · πειράσαιBut Peter asked her, “How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”Acts 9:26 · ἐπείραζενWhen Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.Acts 15:10 · πειράζετεNow therefore why do you tempt God, that you should put a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?Acts 16:7 · ἐπείραζονWhen they had come opposite Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit didn’t allow them.Acts 24:6 · ἐπείρασενHe even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.1 Corinthians 7:5 · πειράζῃDon’t deprive one another, unless it is by consent for a season, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer, and may be together again, that Satan doesn’t tempt you because of your lack of self-control.1 Corinthians 10:9 · ἐπείρασαν,Neither let us test the Lord, as some of them tested, and perished by the serpents.1 Corinthians 10:13 · πειρασθῆναιNo temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.2 Corinthians 13:5 · πειράζετεTest your own selves, whether you are in the faith. Test your own selves. Or don’t you know as to your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.Galatians 6:1 · πειρασθῇς.Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.1 Thessalonians 3:5 · ἐπείρασεν · πειράζωνFor this cause I also, when I couldn’t stand it any longer, sent that I might know your faith, for fear that by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor would have been in vain.Hebrews 2:18 · πειρασθείς, · πειραζομένοιςFor in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.Hebrews 3:9 · ἐπείρασανwhere your fathers tested me by proving me, and saw my works for forty years.Hebrews 4:15 · πεπειρασμένονFor we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.Hebrews 11:17 · πειραζόμενος,By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had gladly received the promises was offering up his one and only son;James 1:13 · πειραζόμενος · πειράζομαι· · πειράζειLet no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.James 1:14 · πειράζεταιBut each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.Revelation 2:2 · ἐπείρασας“I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can’t tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.Revelation 2:10 · πειρασθῆτε,Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.Revelation 3:10 · πειράσαιBecause you kept my command to endure, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, which is to come on the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.