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G3947 · παροξύνω

paroxýnō

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

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

KJV gloss list in the source

easily provoke, stir

Derivation recorded by Strong

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

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