Were the more fierce [ε π ι σ χ υ ο ν]. Only here in New Testament. The verb means, literally, to grow strong. See on ch. Luke 14:30; Luke 16:3. Here the sense is, they were more energetic and emphatic. Rev., urgent. Wyc., waxed stronger.

Stirreth up [α ν α σ ε ι ε ι]. See on Mark 14:11. The increased urgency is shown by the use of a stronger word than perverteth (ver. 2).

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Old Testament