παροξύνω
paroxynō · be provoked
Greek word · Strong’s number G3947 · appears 2 times in the Bible
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paroxynō (παροξύνω) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “be provoked”.
Irritated, indignant.
How to say it
pa·ro·xy·nō
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
Its senses in the Bible
- To flare up inside with anger or indignation.
From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)
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Where it appears
- Acts 17:16
And as Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.
- 1 Corinthians 13:5
it does not behave improperly, does not seek its own interests, is not provoked, does not keep a record of evil;