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Lexicon :: Strong's G928 - basanizō

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βασανίζω
Transliteration
basanizō (Key)
Pronunciation
bas-an-id'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:561,96

Strong’s Definitions

βασανίζω basanízō, bas-an-id'-zo; from G931; to torture:—pain, toil, torment, toss, vex.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's G928 in the following manner: torment (8x), pain (1x), toss (1x), vex (1x), toil (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's G928 in the following manner: torment (8x), pain (1x), toss (1x), vex (1x), toil (1x).

  1. to test (metals) by the touchstone, which is a black siliceous stone used to test the purity of gold or silver by the colour of the streak produced on it by rubbing it with either metal

  2. to question by applying torture

  3. to torture

  4. to vex with grievous pains (of body or mind), to torment

  5. to be harassed, distressed

    1. of those who at sea are struggling with a head wind

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
βασανίζω basanízō, bas-an-id'-zo; from G931; to torture:—pain, toil, torment, toss, vex.
STRONGS G928:
βασανίζω: [imperfect ἐβασάνιζον]; 1 aorist ἐβασάνισα; passive [present βασανίζομαι]; 1 aorist ἐβασανίσθην; 1 future βασανισθήσομαι; (βάσανος);
1. properly, to test (metals) by the touchstone.
2. to question by applying torture.
3. to torture (2 Macc. 7:13); hence,
4. universally, to vex with grievous pains (of body or mind), to torment: τινά, Matthew 8:29; Mark 5:7; Luke 8:28; 2 Peter 2:8; Revelation 11:10; passively, Matthew 8:6; Revelation 9:5; Revelation 20:10; of the pains of childbirth, Revelation 12:2 (cf. Anthol. 2, p. 205, Jacobs edition); with ἐν and the dative of the material in which one is tormented, Revelation 14:10.
5. Passive to be harassed, distressed; of those who at sea are struggling with a head wind, Mark 6:48; of a ship tossed by the waves, Matthew 14:24. (In Greek writings from Herodotus down. Often in O. T. Apocrypha.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
8:6; 8:29; 14:24
Mark
5:7; 6:48
Luke
8:28
2 Peter
2:8
Revelation
9:5; 11:10; 12:2; 14:10; 20:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G928 matches the Greek βασανίζω (basanizō),
which occurs 12 times in 12 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 8:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:6 - saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 8:29

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:29 - And suddenly they cried out, saying, “What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 14:24 - But the boat was now in the middle of the sea,[fn] tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 5:7 - And he cried out with a loud voice and said, “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God that You do not torment me.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 6:48

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 6:48 - Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 8:28 - When he saw Jesus, he cried out, fell down before Him, and with a loud voice said, “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:8 - (for that righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented his righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing their lawless deeds)—

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 9:5

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 9:5 - And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 11:10

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 11:10 - And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 12:2 - Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 14:10

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 14:10 - “he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 20:10

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 20:10 - The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where[fn] the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
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