◄ 3986. peirasmos ►
Strong's Lexicon peirasmos: Temptation, trial, testing Original Word: πειρασμός Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: peirasmos Pronunciation: pi-ras-MOS Phonetic Spelling: (pi-ras-mos') Definition: (a) trial, probation, testing, being tried, (b) temptation, (c) calamity, affliction. Meaning: • A trial, temptation, or test. • An experience or situation that challenges one's faith, character, or endurance. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πειράζω (peirazō), meaning "to test" or "to try." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of testing or trial is מַסָּה (massah), Strong's Hebrew 4531, which refers to a trial or test, particularly in the context of testing faithfulness or obedience to God. Usage: • The term is used in the New Testament to describe situations that test a person's faith or moral integrity. It can refer to both external trials and internal temptations. Context: • Contextual Overview: In the New Testament, πειρασμός is often used to describe the challenges faced by believers, whether they are tests of faith or moral temptations. The term encompasses both the trials that God allows for the strengthening of faith and the temptations that arise from human desires or external influences. • Theological Significance: The concept of πειρασμός is significant in understanding the nature of spiritual growth and maturity. Trials are seen as opportunities for believers to demonstrate their faithfulness and reliance on God. James 1:2-3 (BSB) states, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." This passage highlights the positive aspect of trials as a means to develop perseverance and spiritual maturity. • Distinction Between Trials and Temptations: While πειρασμός can refer to both trials and temptations, the New Testament makes a distinction between the two. Trials are often seen as divinely permitted for the purpose of growth, whereas temptations are linked to human desires and are not from God. James 1:13 (BSB) clarifies, "When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone." • Examples in Scripture: • In the Lord's Prayer, believers are taught to pray, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" (Matthew 6:13, BSB), indicating a request for protection from situations that might lead to sin. • Jesus Himself faced πειρασμός in the wilderness, as described in Matthew 4:1 (BSB): "Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil." This account illustrates the testing of Jesus' obedience and faithfulness. • Practical Application: Understanding πειρασμός encourages believers to view challenges as opportunities for growth and to seek God's strength in overcoming temptations. It also emphasizes the importance of prayer and reliance on the Holy Spirit to navigate life's trials. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3986 peirasmós (from 3985 /peirázō) – temptation or test – both senses can apply simultaneously (depending on the context). The positive sense ("test") and negative sense ("temptation") are functions of the context (not merely the words themselves). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from peirazó Definition an experiment, a trial, temptation NASB Translation temptation (12), testing (2), trial (3), trials (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3986: πειρασμός πειρασμός, πειρασμοῦ, ὁ (πειράζω, which see), the Sept. for מַסָּה, an experiment, attempt, trial, proving; (Vulg.tentatio); a. universally, trial, proving: Sir. 27:5, 7; τόν πειρασμόν ὑμῶν ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου, the trial made of you by my bodily condition, since this condition served to test the love of the Galatians toward Paul, Galatians 4:14 L T Tr WH (cf. b. below, and Lightfoot at the passage). b. specifically, the trial of man's fidelity, integrity, virtue, constancy, etc.: 1 Peter 4:12; also an enticement to sin, temptation, whether arising from the desires or from outward circumstances, Luke 8:13; 1 Corinthians 10:13; ὑπομένειν πειρασμόν, James 1:12; an internal temptation to sin, 1 Timothy 6:9; of the temptation by which the devil sought to divert Jesus the Messiah from his divine errand, Luke 4:13; of a condition of things, or a mental state, by which we are enticed to sin, or to a lapse from faith and holiness: in the phrases εἰσφέρειν τινα εἰς πειρασμόν, Matthew 6:13; Luke 11:4; ἐισέρχεσθαι εἰς πειρασμόν, Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38 (here T WH ἔλθητε); Luke 22:40, 46; adversity, affliction, trouble (cf. our trial), sent by God and serving to test or prove one's faith, holiness, character: plural, Luke 22:28; Acts 20:19; James 1:2; 1 Peter 1:6; τόν πειρασμόν μου τόν ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου, my temptation arising from my bodily infirmity, Galatians 4:14 Rec. (but see a. above); ὥρα τοῦ πειρασμοῦ, Revelation 3:10; ἐκ πειρασμοῦ ῤύεσθαι, 2 Peter 2:9 (Deuteronomy 7:19; Deuteronomy 29:3; Sir. 2:1 Sir. 6:7 Sir. 36:1 (Sir. 33:1); 1 Macc. 2:52). c. 'temptation' (i. e. trial) of God by men, i. e. rebellion against God, by which his power and justice are, as It were, put to the proof and challenged to show themselves: Hebrews 3:8 (Deuteronomy 6:16; Deuteronomy 9:22; Psalm 94:8 ()). Cf. Fried. B. Koester, Die Biblical Lehre yon der Versuchung. Gotha, 1859. (The word has not yet been found in secular authors except Dioscorides (?) praef. i. τούς ἐπί παθῶν πειρασμούς experiments made on diseases.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance temptation From peirazo; a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity -- temptation, X try. see GREEK peirazo Forms and Transliterations πειρασμοις πειρασμοίς πειρασμοῖς πειρασμον πειρασμόν πειρασμὸν πειρασμος πειρασμός πειρασμὸς πειρασμου πειρασμού πειρασμοῦ πειρασμόυ πειρασμούς πειρασμω πειρασμώ πειρασμῷ πειρασμων πειρασμών πειρασμῶν πειραταίς πειρατεύσει πειρατήρια πειρατήριον πειρατήριόν πειρατηρίου πειράτου πειρατών peirasmo peirasmō peirasmôi peirasmō̂i peirasmois peirasmoîs peirasmon peirasmón peirasmòn peirasmôn peirasmōn peirasmō̂n peirasmos peirasmòs peirasmou peirasmoû Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:13 N-AMS GRK: ἡμᾶς εἰς πειρασμόν ἀλλὰ ῥῦσαι NAS: And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver KJV: not into temptation, but deliver INT: us into temptation but deliver Matthew 26:41 N-AMS GRK: εἰσέλθητε εἰς πειρασμόν τὸ μὲν NAS: that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit KJV: not into temptation: the spirit indeed INT: you enter into temptation the indeed Mark 14:38 N-AMS GRK: ἔλθητε εἰς πειρασμόν τὸ μὲν NAS: that you may not come into temptation; the spirit KJV: into temptation. The spirit INT: you enter into temptation The indeed Luke 4:13 N-AMS GRK: συντελέσας πάντα πειρασμὸν ὁ διάβολος NAS: every temptation, he left KJV: all the temptation, he departed INT: having finished every temptation the devil Luke 8:13 N-GMS GRK: ἐν καιρῷ πειρασμοῦ ἀφίστανται NAS: and in time of temptation fall away. KJV: in time of temptation fall away. INT: in time of testing fall away Luke 11:4 N-AMS GRK: ἡμᾶς εἰς πειρασμόν ἀλλὰ ῥῦσαι NAS: to us. And lead us not into temptation.' KJV: not into temptation; but deliver INT: us into temptation but deliver Luke 22:28 N-DMP GRK: ἐν τοῖς πειρασμοῖς μου NAS: who have stood by Me in My trials; KJV: in my temptations. INT: in the trials of me Luke 22:40 N-AMS GRK: εἰσελθεῖν εἰς πειρασμόν NAS: that you may not enter into temptation. KJV: not into temptation. INT: to enter into temptation Luke 22:46 N-AMS GRK: εἰσέλθητε εἰς πειρασμόν NAS: that you may not enter into temptation. KJV: ye enter into temptation. INT: you might enter into temptation Acts 20:19 N-GMP GRK: δακρύων καὶ πειρασμῶν τῶν συμβάντων NAS: and with tears and with trials which came KJV: tears, and temptations, which befell INT: tears and temptations having happened 1 Corinthians 10:13 N-NMS GRK: πειρασμὸς ὑμᾶς οὐκ NAS: No temptation has overtaken KJV: There hath no temptation taken you INT: Temptation you not 1 Corinthians 10:13 N-DMS GRK: σὺν τῷ πειρασμῷ καὶ τὴν NAS: you are able, but with the temptation will provide KJV: will with the temptation also make INT: with the temptation also the Galatians 4:14 N-AMS GRK: καὶ τὸν πειρασμὸν ὑμῶν ἐν NAS: and that which was a trial to you in my bodily condition KJV: And my temptation which was in my INT: and the test of you in 1 Timothy 6:9 N-AMS GRK: ἐμπίπτουσιν εἰς πειρασμὸν καὶ παγίδα NAS: fall into temptation and a snare KJV: fall into temptation and a snare, INT: fall into temptation and a snare Hebrews 3:8 N-GMS GRK: ἡμέραν τοῦ πειρασμοῦ ἐν τῇ NAS: ME, AS IN THE DAY OF TRIAL IN THE WILDERNESS, KJV: the day of temptation in INT: day of temptation in the James 1:2 N-DMP GRK: μου ὅταν πειρασμοῖς περιπέσητε ποικίλοις NAS: you encounter various trials, KJV: ye fall into divers temptations; INT: of me when temptations you might encounter various James 1:12 N-AMS GRK: ὃς ὑπομένει πειρασμόν ὅτι δόκιμος NAS: perseveres under trial; for once he has been KJV: endureth temptation: for INT: who endures trial because proved 1 Peter 1:6 N-DMP GRK: ἐν ποικίλοις πειρασμοῖς NAS: by various trials, KJV: through manifold temptations: INT: by various trials 1 Peter 4:12 N-AMS GRK: πυρώσει πρὸς πειρασμὸν ὑμῖν γινομένῃ NAS: you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though KJV: is to try you, as INT: fire for trial to you [which is] taking place 2 Peter 2:9 N-GMS GRK: εὐσεβεῖς ἐκ πειρασμοῦ ῥύεσθαι ἀδίκους NAS: the godly from temptation, and to keep KJV: out of temptations, and INT: [how the] devout out of temptation to deliver [the] unrighteous Revelation 3:10 N-GMS GRK: ὥρας τοῦ πειρασμοῦ τῆς μελλούσης NAS: you from the hour of testing, that [hour] which is about KJV: the hour of temptation, which INT: hour of the of trial which [is] about Strong's Greek 3986 21 Occurrences πειρασμῷ — 1 Occ. πειρασμῶν — 1 Occ. πειρασμοῖς — 3 Occ. πειρασμόν — 11 Occ. πειρασμὸς — 1 Occ. πειρασμοῦ — 4 Occ.