ἐρεθίζω

erethizō

Greek G2042 Verb 2 occurrences in 2 verses

ἐρεθίζω to provoke/irritate

ἐρεθίζω

[in LXX: Dan LXX 11:10, 25 (גָּרָה hithp.), 1Ma.15:40, 2Ma.14:17, etc. ;]

1. to stir up, provoke (as in cl.): Col.3:21.

2. In good sense (cf. ἐρεθισμός, excitement, in MGr.), to stir up, stimulate: 2Co.9:2.†

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Concordance 2 verses

2 Corinthians 9:2 ἠρέθισεν

For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
Colossians 3:21 ἐρεθίζετε

Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.