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Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in retort or redress. 5. (n.) An appeal to a court. [A Latinism] International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PROVOCATION; PROVOKE. prov-o-ka'-shun, pro-vok': "Provoke," literally, "to call forth," hence, to excite or stir ...
pr. & vb. n.) of Provoke. 2. (a.) Having the power or quality of exciting resentment; tending to awaken passion or vexation; as, provoking words or treatment.
Aug 3, 2024 · In the Bible, “provoke” often refers to inciting or stirring up feelings, actions, or reactions, particularly in a negative sense, such as provoking God’s anger or stirring up conflict among people (e.g., Deuteronomy 32:21).
To call into action; to arouse; to excite; as, to provoke anger or wrath by offensive words or by injury; to provoke war. 2. To make angry; to offend; to incense; to enrage. Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath. Ephesians 6:4.
Etymologically, the word means literally “to call forth” or “to excite” or “to stir up.” In some sense one is “aroused” in provocation. A positive use of this word is: “Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works” ( Heb 10:24 ; RSV “stir up one another”).
prov-o-ka'-shun, pro-vok':"Provoke," literally, "to call forth," hence, to excite or stir up, whether in a good or bad sense, appears frequently in the Old Testament as the translation of Piel, or Hiphil of ka‘ac (noun, ka‘ac), in the sense of "to make angry" ( De 4:25; 9:18; 1Ki 14:9, 15, etc.); sometimes of marah ( Isa 3:8 ), and of other ...
Jan 23, 2024 · In a biblical context, the word “provoke” refers to stirring up or inciting someone to anger, rebellion, or disobedience towards God. It often involves intentionally challenging or testing someone’s faith or patience. The act of provoking can lead to negative consequences and hinder spiritual growth.
