βάσανος (básanos) — Torment
Greek word study: βάσανος (básanos), Strong's G931. a touch-stone, i.e. (by analogy) torture
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a touch-stone, i.e. (by analogy) torture
KJV translation words: torment
Strong's G931 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:24 and last appears in Luke 16:28.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Matthew 4:24 — βασάνοις — by pains
- Luke 16:23 — βασάνοις — torment
- Luke 16:28 — βασάνου — of torment
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G939 βάσις (básis).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G928 βασανίζω (basanízō).
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What does básanos (G931) mean?
A touch-stone, i.e. (by analogy) torture.
How is G931 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G931 as: torment.
How often does βάσανος (básanos) appear?
Strong's G931 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:24 and last appears in Luke 16:28.
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