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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Psalms 95:8

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James 1:12

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Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · James 1:12 · retained source text

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when hee is tried, hee shall receiue the crowne of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that loue him.

Complete reference index — all 15 verses

Psalms 95:8 Matthew 6:13 Matthew 26:41 Mark 14:38 Luke 4:13 Luke 8:13 Luke 11:4 Luke 22:40 Luke 22:46 1 Corinthians 10:13 Galatians 4:14 1 Timothy 6:9 Hebrews 3:8 James 1:12 Revelation 3:10

Where “temptation” appears

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Psalms1 occurrence
1 verse Matthew2 occurrences
2 verses Mark1 occurrence
1 verse Luke5 occurrences
5 verses 1 Corinthians2 occurrences
1 verse Galatians1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse Hebrews1 occurrence
1 verse James1 occurrence
1 verse Revelation1 occurrence
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Definition evidence

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Psalm 95:8 Matthew 6:13 Matthew 26:41 1 Corinthians 10:13 1 Timothy 6:9 Hebrews 3:8-9 James 1:12-14 James 1:12 James 1:14 James 1:15 Psalms 95:8 Hebrews 3:8 Hebrews 3:9 Revelation 3:10 Luke 4:13 Luke 11:4 Luke 22:46 Galatians 4:14