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τυμπανίζω
tumpanizō
G5178
G:V Greek

to torture

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tumpanizo describes people being subjected to torture while refusing release in Hebrews 11:35.

The attested use describes a group being subjected to torture in the setting of refusing release in Hebrews 11:35.

Senses in use

  1. Being subjected to torture · dominant

    In Hebrews 11:35, ἐτυμπανίσθησαν is a third-person plural aorist passive form referring to “others” who refuse release; the APB renders the clause “others were tortured, refusing to accept release.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 11:35, the APB presents the group as “were tortured” and places this within their refusal to accept release. It confirms the clause's setting rather than isolating every element of the Greek form.

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