Provocation
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): ( n.) Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth.
(2): ( n.) The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.
(3): ( n.) An appeal to a court. [A Latinism]
(4): ( n.) That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation.
(5): ( n.) Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in retort or redress.
Holman Bible Dictionary [2]
Hebrews 3:8 3:15 Exodus 17:1-7 Numbers 20:1-13 Psalm 95:7-11 Hebrews 3:7-11Massah
King James Dictionary [3]
PROVOCA'TION, n. L.provacatio. See Provoke.
1. Any thing that excites anger the cause of resentment.
1 Kings 21 .
2. The act of exciting anger. 3. An appeal to a court or judge. A Latinism, not now used. 4. Incitement. Not used.
