(hold). Ordinarily, the offering of an inducement to do wrong (Matt. 4:1-11; Luke 4:13); but a trial of one’s faith (Gen. 22:1; James 1:2-3); trial of God’s patience (Ex. 17:2; 1 Cor. 10:9); an effort to ensnare (Matt. 16:1; 19:3; 22:18; Mark 10:2; Luke 10:25).