Lexical Definition

‎παροξυσμός‎ paroxysmós (par-ox-oos-mos') stirring up G:N-M
from ‎παροξύνω‎ ("paroxysm")

contention, provoke unto.

Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
παροξυσμὸν stirring up Heb.10.24
παροξυσμώ fit of temper LXX.Deut.29.28LXX.Jer.32.37
παροξυσμόσ a sharp disagreement Acts.15.39

Abbott-Smith

παροξυσμός, -οῦ, ὁ (< παροξύνω), [in LXX: De 29:(28) 27, Je 39 (32):37 (קֶצֶף)*;]
1. stimulation, provocation: π. ἀγάπης, He 10:14.
2. irritation: Ac 15:39.†

Abbott-Smith References

Book Refs
Deuteronomy 29:27 · 29:28
Jeremiah 32:37
Acts 15:39
Hebrews 10:14

Liddell-Scott-Jones

παροξυσμός-υσμός, ,

irritation, exasperation, [NT+4th c.BC+]; π. ἀγάπης provoking or exciting to.., [NT]

__2 severe fit of a disease, paroxysm, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Jer.39.37*Acts.15.39Heb.10.24