Strong's G931 · Greek
βάσανος
basanos · /bas'-an-os/
Number
G931
Language
Greek
Original word
βάσανος
Transliteration
basanos
Pronunciation
bas'-an-os
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
perhaps remotely from the same as 939 (through the notion of going to the bottom); a touch-stone, i.e. (by analogy) torture:--torment.
KJV: torment
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βάσανος across 3 verses.
torments2×
torment1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G931 (basanos) mean?
perhaps remotely from the same as 939 (through the notion of going to the bottom); a touch-stone, i.e. (by analogy) torture:--torment.
How many times does G931 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G931 (βάσανος) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “torments.”
How is basanos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G931 is rendered as “torments” (2×), “torment” (1×).