Strong's Greek · G3985
πειράζω
peirázō
Definitionto test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
Derivationfrom G3984 (πεῖρα);
KJV usageassay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try
Occurrences39 in the KJV · 35 verses
πειράζω in Scripture
Matthew 4:1
Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
Matthew 4:3
And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
Matthew 16:1
The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.
Matthew 19:3
The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?
Matthew 22:18
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Matthew 22:35
Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
Mark 1:13
And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
Mark 8:11
And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
Mark 10:2
And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.
Mark 12:15
Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.
Luke 4:2
Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
Luke 11:16
And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.
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