Strong’s G0931

βάσανος

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

basanos

Pronunciation

BAH-sah-nos

Definition

Torment, Torture

Meaning

torture, torment, examination by torture.

Usage

In the New Testament, "basanos" is used to describe severe suffering, torment, or torture. It often conveys the idea of intense pain or distress, whether physical or mental. The term is used in contexts that imply judgment or punishment, reflecting a state of severe affliction.

Bible references

Matthew 4:24;Luke 16:23;Luke 16:28