Hebrew · H3708, G3947

כַּעַס

Vexation · to provoke

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כַּעַס H3708 vexation

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παροξύνω G3947 to provoke

Pronunciation paroxýnō

To provoke to anger by stirring up emotional response, often implying irritation or exasperation rather than calm reasoning.

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What does כַּעַס (ka'as) mean in the Bible?

כַּעַס · παροξύνω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "vexation, irritation, or anger stirred by foolish behavior".

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What does כַּעַס · παροξύνω mean in the Bible?

כַּעַס · παροξύνω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "vexation, irritation, or anger stirred by foolish behavior".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3708, G3947?

H3708, G3947 is connected to 25 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. vexation, irritation, or anger stirred by foolish behavior

Strong's H3708, G3947

Lexical occurrences 25 verses

Source Gloss

vexation, irritation, or anger stirred by foolish behavior

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