ΠΕΙΡΩΜΑΙ, πειρωμαι
PEIRŌMAI, peirōmai
Sounds Like: pei-ROH-mai
Translations: to try, to attempt, to test, to put to the proof
From the root: ΠΕΙΡΩΜΑΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to try or attempt something, to make an effort to do it. It can also mean to test or put someone or something to the proof, often with the implication of examining their character or capabilities, or even tempting them. It is used in the middle voice, indicating that the action is performed by the subject for their own benefit or on themselves.
Inflection: Present, Middle/Passive, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G3985 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 29:5
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 118:4
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