Greek Word Study
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
G931
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |