Strong's Greek Concordance

G930: βασανιστής

basanistḗs · “torturer”

Definition

a torturer

KJV translates it as: tormentor

Word origin: from G928 (βασανίζω);

Extended definition

βασανιστής, -οῦ, ὁ (βασανίζω),
prop., a torturer; used of a gaoler, Mat.18:34.†
(AS)

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How G930 is translated

  • jailers ×1

Bible verses with G930 (basanistḗs)

Basanistḗs appears in 1 verse.

  • Matthew 18:34

    And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.