3984. peira

Lexicon

peira: Trial, attempt, experience

Original Word: πειρά
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: peira
Pronunciation: pi-rah'
Phonetic Spelling: (pi'-rah)
Definition: Trial, attempt, experience
Meaning: a trial, experiment, attempt.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

trial.

From the base of peran (through the idea of piercing); a test, i.e. Attempt, experience -- assaying, trial.

see GREEK peran

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a trial, an experiment
NASB Translation
attempted* (1), experienced* (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3984: πεῖρα

πεῖρα, πειρας, ἡ (πειράω), from Aeschylus down, a trial, experiment, attempt: πεῖραν λαμβάνειν τίνος, equivalent to to attempt a thing, to make trial of a thing or a person (a phrase common in secular authors; cf. Xenophon, mem. 1, 4, 18; Cyril 3, 3, 38; see other examples in Sturz, Lex. Xenoph. iii., p. 488; Plato, Protag., p. 342 a.; Gorgias, p. 448 a.; Josephus, Antiquities 8, 6, 5; Aelian v. h. 12, 22; often in Polybius, cf. Schweighäuser, Lex. Polybius, p. 460; the Sept. Deuteronomy 28:56; (other examples in Bleek on Hebrews, the passage cited; Field, Otium Norv. pars iii., p. 146)), θαλάσσης, to try whether the sea can be crossed dry-shod like the land, Hebrews 11:29; to have trial of a thing, i. e. to experience, learn to know by experience, μαστίγων, Hebrews 11:36 (often in Polybius; τῆς προνοίας, Josephus, Antiquities 2, 5, 1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb πειράω (peiraō), meaning "to attempt" or "to try."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of testing or trial in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the root נסה (nasah), which means to test or to try. Key Hebrew entries that correspond to the idea of πειρά include:
• Strong's Hebrew 5254: נָסָה (nasah) • to test, to try, to prove.
• Strong's Hebrew 974: בָּחַן (bachan) • to examine, to try, to prove.

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the notion of testing or proving, often in the context of God's testing of His people or individuals to reveal their faithfulness and character.

Usage: The term πειρά is used in the New Testament to describe situations of testing or trial, often with a focus on the experience or process of being tested. It can refer to both physical and spiritual trials.

Context: The Greek noun πειρά appears in the New Testament to denote the concept of trial or testing. It is closely related to the verb πειράω, which means to attempt or to try. In the context of the New Testament, πειρά is often associated with the experiences that test one's faith or character.

The term is used to describe situations where individuals are put to the test, either by external circumstances or by divine allowance, to reveal the strength and authenticity of their faith. This concept is evident in passages where believers are encouraged to endure trials with perseverance, understanding that such experiences can lead to spiritual growth and maturity.

For example, in James 1:2-3 (BSB), the testing of faith is seen as an opportunity for joy because it produces perseverance: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."

Theologically, πειρά is significant because it underscores the notion that trials are not merely obstacles but are integral to the process of spiritual refinement. The experiences of testing are portrayed as opportunities for believers to demonstrate their reliance on God and to grow in their faith.

Forms and Transliterations

πείρα πειραν πείραν πεῖραν peiran peîran

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 11:29 N-AFS
GRK: γῆς ἧς πεῖραν λαβόντες οἱ
NAS: and the Egyptians, when they attempted it, were drowned.
KJV: the Egyptians assaying to do
INT: land of which attempt having made the

Hebrews 11:36 N-AFS
GRK: καὶ μαστίγων πεῖραν ἔλαβον ἔτι
KJV: had trial of [cruel] mockings
INT: and of scourgings trial received yes

Strong's Greek 3984
2 Occurrences

πεῖραν — 2 Occ.