βασανίζω (basanízō) — Pain
Greek word study: βασανίζω (basanízō), Strong's G928. to torture
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to torture
KJV translation words: pain, toil, torment, toss, vex
Strong's G928 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:6 and last appears in Revelation 20:10.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 12)
- Matthew 8:6 — βασανιζόμενος — being tormented
- Matthew 8:29 — βασανίσαι — to torment
- Matthew 14:24 — βασανιζόμενον — being tossed
- Mark 5:7 — βασανίσῃς — may torment
- Mark 6:48 — βασανιζομένους — straining
- Luke 8:28 — βασανίσῃς — You may torment
- 2 Peter 2:8 — ἐβασάνιζεν — was tormented
- Revelation 9:5 — βασανισθήσονται — they will torment them
- Revelation 11:10 — ἐβασάνισαν — tormented
- Revelation 12:2 — βασανιζομένη — being in pain
- Revelation 14:10 — βασανισθήσεται — he will be tormented
- Revelation 20:10 — βασανισθήσονται — they will be tormented
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G931 βάσανος (básanos).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G929 βασανισμός (basanismós), G930 βασανιστής (basanistḗs).
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Frequently asked questions
What does basanízō (G928) mean?
To torture.
How is G928 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G928 as: pain, toil, torment, toss, vex.
How often does βασανίζω (basanízō) appear?
Strong's G928 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:6 and last appears in Revelation 20:10.
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