G2042 ἐρεθίζω
Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences
ἐρεθίζω
erethízō
Definition
to stimulate (especially to anger)
KJV Renderings
provoke
Derivation / Etymology
from a presumed prolonged form of G2054 (ἔρις);
KJV Verses (2)
- 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.