Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2042

ἐρεθίζω

erethizō · “to provoke/irritate

Used 2 times across 2 books

Definition
ἐρεθίζω
[in LXX: Dan LXX 11:10, 25 (גָּרָה hithp.), 1Ma.15:40, 2Ma.14:17, etc. ;]
1. to stir up, provoke (as in cl.): Col.3:21.
2. In good sense (cf. ἐρεθισμός, excitement, in MGr.), to stir up, stimulate: 2Co.9:2.†
Where it appears
2 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1
In the text
2 Corinthians 9:2For 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 3:21Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

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