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KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY

 

Greek - English Dictionary

G3987 - About

Strong's No.:G3987

Greek:πειράω

Transliteration:peiraō

Phonetic:pi-rah'-o

Word Origin:From G3984

Bible Usage:assay.

Part of Speech:Verb

Strongs
Definition:

to test (subjectively) that is (reflexively) to attempt


Thayers
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


Bible References:
About

Translation
Occurrences:
about ( 1 )
assayed ( 1 )

 

Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.