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ἐρεθίζω G2042

G2042 is the Greek word ἐρεθίζω, transliterated erethízō. The King James Version most often renders it provoked.

Word: ἐρεθίζωTransliteration: erethízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to stimulate (especially to anger).

Where it comes from

from a presumed prolonged form of G2054 (ἔρις).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

provoked 1×provoke 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: provoke.

Verses using ἐρεθίζω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 9:2 · KJV

For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

Colossians 3:21 · KJV

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2042 mean?

G2042 is the Greek word ἐρεθίζω (erethízō), meaning to stimulate (especially to anger).

How is G2042 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it provoked (1 time), provoke (1 time).

How many times does G2042 appear in the Bible?

ἐρεθίζω (erethízō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2042 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a presumed prolonged form of G2054 (ἔρις).

Nearby entries

G2039 · ἐργασία — occupation; by implication, profit, pains G2040 · ἐργάτης — a toiler; figuratively, a teacher G2041 · ἔργον — toil (as an effort or occupation); by…G2043 · ἐρείδω — to prop, i.e. (reflexively) get fast G2044 · ἐρεύγομαι — to belch, i.e. (figuratively) to speak out G2045 · ἐρευνάω — to seek, i.e. (figuratively) to investigate

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