ἐρεθίζωerethízō
to stimulate (especially to anger)
Greek (New Testament) · G2042
Meanings
1. to stir up, provoke (as in classical Greek): Colossians 3:21.
2. In good sense (cf. ἐρεθισμός, excitement in MGr.), to stir up, stimulate: 2 Corinthians 9:2.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- 2 Corinthians 9:2 For I know how eager you are to help, and I have been boasting to the churches in Macedonia that you in Greece were ready to send an offering a year ago. In fact, it was your enthusiasm that stirred up many of the Macedonian believers to begin giving.
- Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not aggravate your children, or they will become discouraged.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.