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Strong's Greek · G3947

παροξύνω

paroxýnō

Definitionto sharpen alongside, i.e. (figuratively) to exasperate

Derivationfrom G3844 (παρά) and a derivative of G3691 (ὀξύς);

KJV usageeasily provoke, stir

Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses

παροξύνω in Scripture

Acts 17:16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. 1 Corinthians 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;