# ἐρεθίζω (erethizō)

Strong’s G2042. 2 New Testament occurrences.

I stir up, arouse to anger, provoke, irritate, incite.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/erethizo-g2042

## Occurrences

- [2 Corinthians 9:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/9/2) — For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
- [Colossians 3:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/colossians/3/21) — Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.