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πεῖρα G3984
G3984 is the Greek word πεῖρα, transliterated peîra. The King James Version most often renders it assaying.
What it means
a test, i.e. attempt, experience.
Where it comes from
from the base of G4008 (πέραν) (through the idea of piercing).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: assaying, trial.
Verses using πεῖρα
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Hebrews 11:29 · KJV
By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
Hebrews 11:36 · KJV
And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3984 mean?
G3984 is the Greek word πεῖρα (peîra), meaning a test, i.e. attempt, experience.
How is G3984 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it assaying (1 time), trial (1 time).
How many times does G3984 appear in the Bible?
πεῖρα (peîra) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3984 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G4008 (πέραν) (through the idea of piercing).
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