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παραζηλόω G3863
G3863 is the Greek word παραζηλόω, transliterated parazēlóō. The King James Version most often renders it provoke.
What it means
to stimulate alongside, i.e. excite to rivalry.
Where it comes from
from G3844 (παρά) and G2206 (ζηλόω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: provoke to emulation (jealousy).
Verses using παραζηλόω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 10:19 · KJV
But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.
Romans 11:11 · KJV
I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.
Romans 11:14 · KJV
If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
1 Corinthians 10:22 · KJV
Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
Common questions
What does Strong's G3863 mean?
G3863 is the Greek word παραζηλόω (parazēlóō), meaning to stimulate alongside, i.e. excite to rivalry.
How is G3863 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it provoke (3 times), jealousy (2 times), provoke to emulation (1 time).
How many times does G3863 appear in the Bible?
παραζηλόω (parazēlóō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3863 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G2206 (ζηλόω).
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