G3951
παροτρύνω
to urge along, i.e. stimulate (to hostility)
Transliteration
parotrýnōPronunciation
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to urge along, i.e. stimulate (to hostility)
παροτρύνω(parotrýnō)
Strong’s Definition
to urge along, i.e. stimulate (to hostility)
from G3844 (παρά) and (to spur);
“But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.”
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Strong's G3951: A compound verb combining παρά (beside/beyond) with ὀτρύνω (to urge), meaning "to stir up, incite, or instigate." Used in Acts 13:50 describing opposition to Paul's ministry. Emphasizes deliberate instigation of hostile action, particularly in contexts of persecution against early Christians.
U- Unveiling the Word
παροτρύνω describes intentional instigation of hostile action. In its sole New Testament usage, it depicts the stirring up of persecution against Paul and Barnabas. The compound structure intensifies the basic meaning of urging or inciting. Early church writers used this term to discuss persecution dynamics and organized opposition to the gospel. Today, it helps understand patterns of resistance to Christian ministry and organized opposition to truth.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
παρα- intensifies ὀτρύνω's meaning of urging, creating the sense of deliberate provocation
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As a verb, παροτρύνω exhibits:
Examples:
παροτρύνω (I incite)
παρώτρυναν (they incited)
παροτρύνειν (to incite)
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its hostile connotations. Thayer's notes its use in persecution contexts. LSJ documents classical usage for political instigation. Vine's highlights its intentional nature. Moulton and Milligan note its use in conflict situations.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"But the Jews [παροτρύνω] incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their district" (Acts 13:50)
Additional References:
None in the New Testament
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
παροτρύνω represents deliberate instigation of hostile action, particularly significant in understanding organized opposition to gospel ministry.
D - Did You Know?
[Lexicon Summary]
A compound verb combining παρά (beside/beyond) with ὀτρύνω (to urge), meaning "to stir up, incite, or instigate." Used in Acts 13:50 describing opposition to Paul's ministry. Emphasizes deliberate instigation of hostile action, particularly in contexts of persecution against early Christians.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: #verb #persecution #acts #paul #opposition #compound_word #biblical_greek #new_testament #ministry #resistance