πειράω

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G3987

Transliteration: peiráō

Pronunciation: pi-rah'-o

Definition: assay

- Original: πειράω

- Transliteration: Peirao

- Phonetic: pi-rah'-o

- Definition:

1. to make a trial of, to attempt

a. taught by trial, experienced

2. to test, to make trial of one, put him to proof

a. his mind, sentiments, temper

b. in particular, to attempt to induce one to commit some (esp. carnal) crime

c. tempted to sin

- Origin: from G3984" class="dictionary-topic-link">G3984

- TDNT entry: 06:23,8

- Part(s) of speech: Verb

- Strong's: From G3984" class="dictionary-topic-link">G3984; to test (subjectively) that is (reflexively) to attempt: - assay.