Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to provoke
Usage: προ-καλέω, -ῶ [in LXX: 2Ma.8:11 A * ;] to call forth. Most frequently in mid., __(a) to challenge; hence, to provoke: Gal.5:26; __(b) to invite (2Mac, l.with).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4292
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G4292 Quick Answer
Strong's G4292 προκαλέομαι (prokaleomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. prokaleomai (prok-al-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to call forth to oneself (challenge) 2. (by implication) to irritate It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include another, upon, let, desirous, and vain. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- prokaleomai (prok-al-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to call forth to oneself (challenge) 2. (by implication) to irritate
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- another, upon, let, desirous, and vain
Meaning and Definition
prokaleomai (prok-al-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to call forth to oneself (challenge) 2. (by implication) to irritate [middle voice from G4253 and G2564] KJV: provoke Root(s): G4253, G2564
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4292. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
another
upon
let
desirous
vain
glory
provoking
envying
wherefore
immediately
sent
cities
How Strong's G4292 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 1 linked usage.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4292 (προκαλέομαι) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 8:11 — προκαλούμενος
Strong's G4292 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 G4292 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Strong's G4292 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Wherefore immediately he sent to the cities upon the sea coast, proclaiming a sale of the captive Jews, and promising that they should have fourscore and ten bodies for one talent, not expecting the vengeance that was to follow upon him from the Almighty God.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4292.
Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Wherefore immediately he sent to the cities upon the sea coast, proclaiming a sale of the captive Jews, and promising that they should have fourscore and ten bodies for one talent, not expecting the vengeance that was to follow upon him from the Almighty God.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4292, grouped by book.
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4292 FAQ
What does prokaleomai (προκαλέομαι) mean?
Prokaleomai (Strong's G4292) is a Greek word most simply glossed "provoke". prokaleomai (prok-al-eh'-om-ai) v. 1. to call forth to oneself (challenge) 2. (by implication) to irritate
How many times is prokaleomai (προκαλέομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4292 across 2 books.
Where can I study prokaleomai (προκαλέομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4292 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate prokaleomai (προκαλέομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as another, upon, let, desirous, vain, and glory. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4292 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4292, with linked reader references where each row is available.