Strong’s G3947

παροξύνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

paroxunó

Pronunciation

pah-rox-OO-no

Definition

To provoke, to stir up, to incite

Meaning

I arouse anger, provoke, irritate.

Usage

The Greek verb "paroxunó" generally means to provoke or to incite someone to action, often with a sense of irritation or sharpness. It can imply both positive and negative connotations depending on the context. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both the stirring up of emotions and the incitement to action.

Bible references

Acts 17:16;1 Corinthians 13:5