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)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 7:14
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΣΤΡΕΒΛΑ, appear in our texts.
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