παροξύνω G3947

G3947 is the Greek word παροξύνω, transliterated paroxýnō. The King James Version most often renders it stirred.

Word: παροξύνωTransliteration: paroxýnōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate.

from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G3691 (ὀξύς).

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

stirred 1×is 1×easily provoked 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: easily provoke, stir.

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

What does Strong's G3947 mean?

G3947 is the Greek word παροξύνω (paroxýnō), meaning to sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate.

How is G3947 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it stirred (1 time), is (1 time), easily provoked (1 time).

How many times does G3947 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G3947 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G3691 (ὀξύς).