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Strong's Concordance, Greek Dictionary

Assaying, trial, a test, i.e., attempt, experience

Greek: πεῖρα, peira (G3984)

2 King James Bible Verses

Here are assaying, trial and related words in the Bible. What does the source Greek word πεῖρα mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].

Definition Details

Strong's Number: G3984

Greek Base Word: πεῖρα

Usage: Assaying, trial

Definition: A test, i.e., attempt, experience.

Detailed definition:

1. A trial, experience, attempt.
2. To attempt a thing, to make trial of a thing or of a person.
3. To have a trial of a thing.
4. To experience, learn to know by experience.

Derived terms: From the base of G4008 (through the idea of piercing).

See also:

1. G4008

Pronunciation:

1. Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: ˈpi.rɑ
2. Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: ˈpi.rɑ
3. Transliteration: peira
4. Biblical Pronunciation: PEE-ra
5. Modern Pronunciation: PEE-ra

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