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βοῦς G1016
G1016 is the Greek word βοῦς, transliterated boûs. The King James Version most often renders it oxen.
What it means
an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef").
Where it comes from
probably from the base of G1006 (βόσκω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ox.
Verses using βοῦς
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 13:15 · KJV
The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
Luke 14:5 · KJV
And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
Luke 14:19 · KJV
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
John 2:14 · KJV
And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
John 2:15 · KJV
And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;
1 Corinthians 9:9 · KJV
For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?
1 Timothy 5:18 · KJV
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1016 mean?
G1016 is the Greek word βοῦς (boûs), meaning an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef").
How is G1016 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it oxen (4 times), ox (3 times), mouth of the ox (1 time).
How many times does G1016 appear in the Bible?
βοῦς (boûs) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1016 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from the base of G1006 (βόσκω).
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