βασανίζω
basanizōVerbG0928
to torture: torture
From: from G931 (βάσανος);
Short Definition
to torture
Full Lexicon Entry
1.prop., to rub on the touchstone, put to the test.
2.to examine by torture, hence, generally, to torture, torment, distress
LXX Usage: and frequently in Wi, II, 4Mac
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
12 timesAppears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
5
Matthew
3
Mark
2
2 Peter
1
Luke
1
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 2:8
- Matthew 14:24
- Matthew 8:29
- Mark 6:48
- Revelation 12:2
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