The meaning of “βασανισμός”
Understanding basanismós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
torment. - torture
βασανισμός
torment. - torture
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 9:5 | “And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.” Word: βασανισμός (basanismós) | |
| Revelation 14:11 | “And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.” Word: βασανισμός (basanismós) | |
| Revelation 18:7 | “How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.” Word: βασανισμός (basanismós) | |
| Revelation 18:10 | “Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.” Word: βασανισμός (basanismós) | |
| Revelation 18:15 | “The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,” Word: βασανισμός (basanismós) |