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Redirected from ϲτρεβλα, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.

ΣΤΡΕΒΛΑ, στρεβλα

STREBLA, strebla

Sounds Like: STREH-blah

Translations: torture, a torture, rack, instrument of torture, perversion, distortion

From the root: ΣΤΡΕΒΛΑ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This word refers to an instrument of torture, such as a rack, or the act of torturing itself. It can also metaphorically describe a perversion or distortion of truth or meaning, implying something twisted or difficult to understand. It is used to describe severe physical suffering or mental/spiritual corruption.

Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine

Strong’s number: G4761 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Codex Sinaiticus
  • 4 Maccabees — 7:14

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No other words from the same root, ΣΤΡΕΒΛΑ, appear in our texts.

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