Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
stirring up
Usage: παροξυσμός, -οῦ, ὁ (παροξύνω), [in LXX: Deu.29:28, Jer.32:37 (קֶצֶף)* ;] __1. stimulation, provocation: π. ἀγάπης, Heb.10:14. __2. irritation: Act.15:39.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3948
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G3948 Quick Answer
Strong's G3948 παροξυσμός (paroxusmos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. paroxusmos (par-ox-oos-mos') n. 1. incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger) [from G3947 ("paroxysm")] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include contention and good. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- paroxusmos (par-ox-oos-mos') n. 1. incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger) [from G3947 ("paroxysm")]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- contention and good
Meaning and Definition
paroxusmos (par-ox-oos-mos') n. 1. incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger) [from G3947 ("paroxysm")] KJV: contention, provoke unto Root(s): G3947
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3948. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3948 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render paroxusmos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
contention
Acts 15:39
good
Hebrews 10:24
How Strong's G3948 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3948 (παροξυσμός) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Deuteronomy 29:27 — παροξυσμῷ
- Jeremiah 39:37 — παροξυσμῷ
Strong's G3948 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G3948 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Strong's G3948 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the Lord was exceedingly angry with that land to bring upon it according to all the curses which are written in the book of this law.
Behold, I will gather them out of every land, where I have scattered them in my anger, and my wrath, and great fury; and I will bring them back into this place, and will cause them to dwell safely:
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3948.
And the Lord was exceedingly angry with that land to bring upon it according to all the curses which are written in the book of this law.
Behold, I will gather them out of every land, where I have scattered them in my anger, and my wrath, and great fury; and I will bring them back into this place, and will cause them to dwell safely:
And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3948, grouped by book.
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G3948 FAQ
What does paroxysmos (παροξυσμός) mean?
Paroxysmos (Strong's G3948) is a Greek word most simply glossed "contention". paroxusmos (par-ox-oos-mos') n. 1. incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger) [from G3947 ("paroxysm")]
How many times is paroxysmos (παροξυσμός) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G3948 across 4 books.
Where can I study paroxysmos (παροξυσμός) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3948 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate paroxysmos (παροξυσμός)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as contention and good. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3948 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3948, with linked reader references where each row is available.