Berean Strong's Lexicon parapikrasmos: Provocation, rebellion Original Word: παραπικρασμός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb παραπικραίνω (parapikrainō), meaning "to provoke" or "to embitter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with παραπικρασμός is מְרִי (meri), Strong's Hebrew 4805, which also denotes rebellion or disobedience, particularly against God. Usage: The term παραπικρασμός (parapikrasmos) is used to describe an act of provocation or rebellion, particularly in the context of a deliberate challenge or defiance against God. It conveys a sense of bitterness and obstinacy, often associated with a hardened heart that resists divine authority and guidance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the biblical context, παραπικρασμός is often linked to the Israelites' rebellion against God during their wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. This period was marked by repeated instances of disobedience and testing of God's patience, despite His continuous provision and miracles. The term captures the essence of a rebellious spirit that refuses to trust and submit to God's will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom parapikrainó Definition provocation NASB Translation provoked (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3894: παραπικρασμόςπαραπικρασμός, παραπικρασμου, ὁ (παραπικραίνω), provocation: ἐν τῷ παραπικρασμῷ, when they provoked (angered) me by rebelliousness, Hebrews 3:8, 15, from Psalm 94:8 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance provocation. From parapikraino; irritation -- provocation. see GREEK parapikraino Forms and Transliterations παραπικρασμω παραπικρασμώ παραπικρασμῷ parapikrasmo parapikrasmō parapikrasmôi parapikrasmō̂iLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 3:8 N-DMSGRK: ἐν τῷ παραπικρασμῷ κατὰ τὴν NAS: AS WHEN THEY PROVOKED ME, AS IN THE DAY KJV: as in the provocation, in the day INT: in the rebellion in the Hebrews 3:15 N-DMS |