ἐρεθίζω

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ἐρεθίζω

Greek transliteration

erethizō

Simplified transliteration

erethizo

Principal Parts

-, ἠρέθισα, -, -, -

Strong's number

2042

GK Number

2241

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

v-2a(1)

Gloss

to stir up, provoke, arouse; embitter, provoke, irritate

Definition

to provoke, to irritate, exasperate, Col. 3:21; to incite, stimulate, 2 Cor. 9:2*

2 Corinthians 9:2	for I know your readiness to help, about which I keep boasting to the Macedonians, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year, and your zeal has stirred up (ērethisen \| ἠρέθισεν \| aor act ind 3 sg) most of them.
Colossians 3:21	Fathers, do (erethizete \| ἐρεθίζετε \| pres act imperative 2 pl) not provoke (erethizete \| ἐρεθίζετε \| pres act imperative 2 pl) your children, your lest they become discouraged.

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