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 times

Appears 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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