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The meaning of βάσανος

Understanding básanos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

torment. - a touch-stone, i.e. (by analogy) torture

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βάσανος

Phoneticbas'-an-os
Transliterationbásanos
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

torment. - a touch-stone, i.e. (by analogy) torture

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 4:24

And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

Word: βάσανος (básanos)
Luke 16:23

And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

Word: βάσανος (básanos)
Luke 16:28

For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.

Word: βάσανος (básanos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
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