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πειράω G3987

G3987 is the Greek word πειράω, transliterated peiráō. The King James Version most often renders it assayed.

Word: πειράωTransliteration: peiráōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt.

Where it comes from

from G3984 (πεῖρα).

How the King James Version translates it

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

assayed 1×went about 1×tempted 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: assay.

Verses using πειράω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 9:26 · KJV

And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.

Acts 26:21 · KJV

For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me.

Hebrews 4:15 · KJV

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3987 mean?

G3987 is the Greek word πειράω (peiráō), meaning to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt.

How is G3987 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it assayed (1 time), went about (1 time), tempted (1 time).

How many times does G3987 appear in the Bible?

πειράω (peiráō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3987 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3984 (πεῖρα).

Nearby entries

G3984 · πεῖρα — a test, i.e. attempt, experience G3985 · πειράζω — to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor…G3986 · πειρασμός — a putting to proof (by experiment (of…G3988 · πεισμονή — persuadableness, i.e. credulity G3989 · πέλαγος — deep or open sea, i.e. the main G3990 · πελεκίζω — to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate

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