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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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Psalms 95:8Matthew 6:13Matthew 26:41Mark 14:38Luke 4:13Luke 8:13Luke 11:4Luke 22:40Luke 22:461 Corinthians 10:13Galatians 4:141 Timothy 6:9Hebrews 3:8James 1:12Revelation 3:10

Where “temptation” appears

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Psalms1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew2 occurrences
2 versesMark1 occurrence
1 verseLuke5 occurrences
5 verses1 Corinthians2 occurrences
1 verseGalatians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verseHebrews1 occurrence
1 verseJames1 occurrence
1 verseRevelation1 occurrence
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