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Name of God’s Son

ΒΑΣΑΝΙΖΩ, βασανιζω

BASANIZŌ, basanizō

Sounds Like: bah-SAH-nee-zoh

Translations: to torment, to torture, to vex, to distress, to test, to examine, to afflict, to trouble

From the root: ΒΑΣΑΝΙΖΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This verb describes the act of putting someone or something to the test, often through severe means. It can refer to physical torture or torment, but also to mental distress, vexation, or severe affliction. It implies a process of examination or trial, often with the intent to discover truth or to punish. For example, it might be used to describe someone being put on the rack, or a person being greatly troubled by a difficult situation.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular

Strong’s number: G0928 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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