Strong’s G0930
βασανιστής
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
basanistés
Pronunciation
bah-sah-nis-TAYS
Definition
Torturer, tormentor
Meaning
one who tortures, a tormentor, jailor.
Usage
The term "basanistés" refers to one who inflicts pain or torment, often in a judicial or punitive context. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral torment.
Bible references
Matthew 18:34