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G3984 · πεῖρα

peîra

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

a test, i.e. attempt, experience

KJV gloss list in the source

assaying, trial

Derivation recorded by Strong

from the base of G4008 (πέραν) (through the idea of piercing);

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