tempted
Found 25 times in the King James Bible
H5254
Hebrew
G3985
Greek
English Definition
to test; by implication, to attempt
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
πειράζω
Transliteration
bâchan
Strong's Reference
G3985
Greek Meaning
to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate
"Tempted" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H5254, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G3985. Context determines which original word is being used.