Strong's G929 · Greek
βασανισμός
basanismos · /bas-an-is-mos'/
Definition
from 928; torture:--torment.
KJV: torment
Root / derivation: from 928
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βασανισμός across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation5 verses
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
Revelation 14:11And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
Revelation 18:7How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.
Revelation 18:10Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
Revelation 18:15The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G929 (basanismos) mean?
from 928; torture:--torment.
How many times does G929 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G929 (βασανισμός) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “torment.”
How is basanismos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G929 is rendered as “torment” (6×).
Where does the Greek word βασανισμός come from?
from 928