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βασανιστής G930
G930 is the Greek word βασανιστής, transliterated basanistḗs. The King James Version most often renders it tormentors.
What it means
a torturer.
Where it comes from
from G928 (βασανίζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: tormentor.
Verses using βασανιστής
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Matthew 18:34 · KJV
And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
Common questions
What does Strong's G930 mean?
G930 is the Greek word βασανιστής (basanistḗs), meaning a torturer.
How is G930 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it tormentors (1 time).
How many times does G930 appear in the Bible?
βασανιστής (basanistḗs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G930 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G928 (βασανίζω).
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