Strongs Number: G3947
- Greek Word
- παροξύνω
- Transliteration
- paroxunō
- Phonetic
- par-ox-oo'-no
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to sharpen alongside that is (figuratively) to exasperate
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to make sharp, sharpen
a. to stimulate, spur on, urge
b. to irritate, provoke, arouse to anger
1. to scorn, despise
2. provoke, make angry
3. to exasperate, to burn with anger
- Origin
- From G3844 and a derivative of G3691
- Bible Usage
- easily provoke stir.