ἘΚΠΕΙΡΑΖΩΝ, ἐκπειραζων
EKPEIRAZŌN, ekpeirazōn
Sounds Like: ek-pei-RAH-zohn
Translations: tempting, testing, trying, putting to the test
From the root: ἘΚΠΕΙΡΑΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word describes the act of putting someone or something to the test, often with the intention of discovering their true character, limits, or weaknesses. It can imply a malicious or challenging intent, such as tempting someone to do wrong, or a more neutral sense of trying out something to see if it works. It is often used in contexts where someone is being challenged or provoked.
Inflection: Present Active Participle, Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong’s number: G1598 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Commandments
- Mandate 12 — 5:4
The Shepherd of Hermas — Visions
- Vision 5 — 1:3
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Luke — 10:25
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ἘΚΠΕΙΡΑΖΩ, appear in our texts.
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