3 occurrences in 11 translations

'Provoke' in the Bible

Then he said unto me, Hast thou seen this, O son of man? Is it a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? for they have filled the land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: and, lo, they put the branch to their nose.

Verse ConceptsViolence In The EarthGod, Suffering OfProvoking GodA Little BitDoing RepeatedlyLooking And SeeingTroubling Individuals

Thou hast also committed fornication with the Egyptians thy neighbours, great of flesh; and hast increased thy whoredoms, to provoke me to anger.

Verse ConceptsProvokingProvoking GodSexual Immorality

I brought them to the land which I swore to give them, but whenever they saw any high hill or leafy tree, they offered their sacrifices there and presented the offerings that provoke me to anger. They offered their soothing aroma there and poured out their drink offerings.

Verse Conceptsdrink offeringProvoking GodShrinesMaking Cereal Offerings And LibationsSacrificing On The High PlacesWorship At Trees

Bible Theasaurus

Arouse (32 instances)
Elicit (1 instance)
Harass (24 instances)
Harry (1 instance)
Kindle (27 instances)
Molest (8 instances)
Plague (156 instances)
Provoke (70 instances)
Stimulate (6 instances)

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