βασανιστής

basanistēsNoun (Masculine)G0930

torturer

From: from G928 (βασανίζω);

Short Definition

a torturer

Full Lexicon Entry

prop., a torturer; used of a gaoler.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 18:34

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