·noun The state of being tempted, or enticed to evil.
II. Temptation ·noun The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction.
III. Temptation ·noun That which tempts; an inducement; an allurement, especially to something evil.
1) Trial; a being put to the test. Thus God "tempted [Gen. 22: 1; R.V., did prove'] Abraham;" and af...
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