Know the Word.

Greek word

paroxysmós

παροξυσμός

What it means

incitement, or dispute

incitement (to good), or dispute (in anger)

Where it comes from

from paroxýnō (παροξύνω) ("paroxysm")

How the King James translates it

  • contention1
  • sharp1
  • provoke1

Every place it appears 3

Acts15:39
Hebrews10:24