Vex - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words
Vex
[ 1,,G3791, ochleo ]to disturb, trouble," is used in the Passive Voice, of being "troubled" by evil spirits, Acts 5:16.
[ 2,,G928, basanizo ]
"to torment," is translated "vexed" in 2 Peter 2:8. See TORMENT.
Notes:
(1) In Luke 6:18, the best texts have enochleo, RV, "troubled." See TROUBLE, B, No. 5.
(2) In 2 Peter 2:7, AV, kataponeo, "to wear down with toil," is translated "vexed." See DISTRESS B, No. 4.
(3) In Acts 12:1, AV, kakoo, "to afflict" (RV), is translated "to vex." See AFFLICT, No. 1.
(4) For Matthew 17:15, AV, "vexed," See GRIEVOUSLY, B, Note
(2).