# G3949 --- ## Gary's Lexicon ### Definition - to provoke to anger - to exasperate ### Part of Speech - Verb ### Word Studies - --- ## Strong's Lexicon ### Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - parorgizó ### Part of Speech - Verb ### Definition - to provoke to anger - to exasperate ### Meaning - I provoke to anger, exasperate. ### Usage - The verb "parorgizó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of provoking someone to anger or inciting wrath. It implies a deliberate action that leads to irritation or exasperation. In a biblical context, it often refers to actions or behaviors that lead to divine displeasure or human anger. ### Cultural and Historical Background - In the Greco-Roman world, emotions such as anger were often discussed in philosophical and ethical terms. Anger was seen as a natural human emotion but one that needed to be controlled. The New Testament reflects this understanding, emphasizing the importance of not provoking others to anger, especially within the context of family and community relationships. The concept of provoking God to anger is rooted in the Old Testament, where Israel's disobedience often led to divine wrath. ### Word Origin - From παρά (para, meaning "beside" or "beyond") and ὀργίζω (orgizó, meaning "to provoke" or "to anger") ### Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words - [[H3707]] (כָּעַס, ka'as): To provoke, to anger --- ## NASB Concordance ### Definition - to provoke to anger ### Word Origin - from para ([[G3844]]) and orgizó ([[G3710]]) ### NASB Translation - anger (1), provoke...to anger (1) --- ## Helps Word Studies - [[G3949]] parorgízō (from [[G3844]] /pará, "from close-beside" and [[G3710]] /orgízō, "become angry") – properly, rouse someone to anger; to provoke in a way that "really pushes someone's buttons," i.e. to "really get to them" in an "up-close-and-personal" way (because so near, literally "close beside"). --- ## Links, Etc ### Occurrences - 2 ### Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_3949.htm ### BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/3949.htm --- ## Blue Letter Bible ### Outline - ### Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - ### Vines - --- ## Revision Dates ### Initial - 2025.04.07 ### Revised -