KJV dictionary & concordance

tempted

Meaning of “tempted”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of tempt. Sense 1: To try, test, put to the test. Sense 2: To entice toward evil.

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KJV context and cross-references

25 occurrences22 verses12 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 17:7

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¶ Ye shall not tempt the Lord your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Deuteronomy 6:16 · retained source text

¶ Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as yee tempted him in Massah.

1611 marginal noteMat. 4.7.

1611 marginal noteExod. 17.2.

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