Vex <1,,3791, ochleo>
"to disturb, trouble," is used in the Passive Voice, of being "troubled" by evil spirits, Act 5:16.
<2,,928, basanizo>
"to torment," is translated "vexed" in 2Pe 2:8. See TORMENT.
Notes: (1) In Luk 6:18, the best texts have enochleo, RV, "troubled." See TROUBLE, B, No. 5. (2) In 2Pe 2:7, AV, kataponeo, "to wear down with toil," is translated "vexed." See DISTRESS B, No. 4. (3) In Act 12:1, AV, kakoo, "to afflict" (RV), is translated "to vex." See AFFLICT, No. 1. (4) For Mat 17:15, AV, "vexed," see GRIEVOUSLY, B, Note (2).
