KJV dictionary & concordance

temptation

Meaning of “temptation”

Sense 1: A trial, testing, or adversity. Sense 2: An enticement to sin.

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16 occurrences15 verses10 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Psalms 95:8

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KJV PCE

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 1 Timothy 6:9 · retained source text

But they that will be rich, fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish & hurtfull lusts, which drowne men in destruction and perdition.

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