9 occurrences

'Provoke' in the Bible

And when he was come out from thence, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press upon him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things;

Verse ConceptsQuestioning ChristOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About ChristSchoolpharisees

But I say, Did Israel not know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a nation void of understanding will I anger you.

Verse ConceptsProvokingFoolish PeopleMaking Israel JealousNot Understanding God's Things

I say then, Did they stumble that they might fall? God forbid: but by their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, to provoke them to jealousy.

Verse ConceptsOutsidersDownfall Of IsraelMaking Israel JealousThe Gospel Of SalvationConversion Of IsraelGentiles

Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?

Verse ConceptsProvokingGod Is Strong

For who, when they heard, did provoke? nay, did not all they that came out of Egypt by Moses?

Verse ConceptsAttitudes Of RebellionUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfLeaving EgyptHearing God's Voice

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