Greek · Strong’s G3984
πεῖρα
peîra
a test, i.e. attempt, experience
Derivation:
from the base of G4008 (πέραν) (through the idea of piercing);
2
Times used
0
Old Testament
2
New Testament
Verses
Words derived from it
- G4198πορεύομαι poreúomaito traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
- G3985πειράζω peirázōto test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
- G3987πειράω peiráōto test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt
- G5005ταλαίπωρος talaípōrosenduring trial, i.e. miserable
- G552ἄπειρος ápeirosinexperienced, i.e. ignorant
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Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (1890), public domain. Verse list from the Strong’s-tagged King James Version.