πεῖρα peîra

Meaning

a test, i.e. attempt, experience

In the King James Version: assaying, trial

Derivation: from the base of G4008 (πέραν) (through the idea of piercing);

Where it is used

• Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.
• Hebrews 11:36 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.