Peiráō — G3987

Definition

verb

to test (subjectively), i.e. (reflexively) to attempt

1. to make a trial, to attempt (A. V. to assay), followed by an infinitive
2. In post-Homer usage with the accusative of a person to test, make trial of one, put him to the proof

Usually translated as

assay

Origin

from G3984

• peîra (G3984)

Occurrences

Peiráō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (2)

• Acts 9:26 — And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he (επειρατο) assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
• Acts 26:21 — For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about (ἐπειρῶντο) to kill me.