# G2042 --- ## Gary's Lexicon ### Definition - to provoke - to irritate - to stir up ### Part of Speech - Verb ### Word Studies - --- ## Strong's Lexicon ### Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - erethizó ### Part of Speech - Verb ### Definition - to provoke - to irritate - to stir up ### Meaning - I stir up, arouse to anger, provoke, irritate, incite. ### Usage - The verb "erethizó" is used in the New Testament to convey the act of provoking or stirring someone to action, often with a negative connotation of irritation or exasperation. It implies an incitement that leads to a reaction, whether emotional or behavioral. In the context of Christian teaching, it often warns against actions that lead others to anger or frustration. ### Cultural and Historical Background - In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of provoking or stirring up was understood in both positive and negative lights. Philosophers and moralists of the time often discussed the importance of self-control and the dangers of being easily provoked. In the Jewish context, provoking others, especially to anger, was seen as contrary to the virtues of patience and peace promoted in the Hebrew Scriptures. ### Word Origin - Derived from the Greek root ἐρεθίζω (erethizō), which is related to the idea of provoking or stirring up. ### Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words - The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of provoking is כָּעַס (ka'as), which means to provoke or to anger. --- ## NASB Concordance ### Definition - to stir up ### Word Origin - from erethó (to stir to anger) ### NASB Translation - exasperate (1), stirred (1) --- ## Helps Word Studies - --- ## Links, Etc ### Occurrences - 2 ### Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_2042.htm ### BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/2042.htm --- ## Blue Letter Bible ### Outline - ### Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - ### Vines - --- ## Revision Dates ### Initial - 2025.04.07 ### Revised -