UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to try, to attempt

Semantic entry: 68.58

Semantic domains: Aspect

Subdomains: Try, Attempt

Definition: to attempt to do something, with the implication of not succeeding

Notes: In a number of languages expressions such as πειράζω[d], πειράομαι, and πεῖραν λαμβάνω may be expressed as to start to do something, but not be able to or to think that one can do something, but discover it is impossible.