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βοήθεια G996

G996 is the Greek word βοήθεια, transliterated boḗtheia. The King James Version most often renders it helps.

Word: βοήθειαTransliteration: boḗtheiaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

aid; specially, a rope or chain for frapping a vessel.

Where it comes from

from G998 (βοηθός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

helps 1×help 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: help.

Verses using βοήθεια

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 27:17 · KJV

Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.

Hebrews 4:16 · KJV

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Common questions

What does Strong's G996 mean?

G996 is the Greek word βοήθεια (boḗtheia), meaning aid; specially, a rope or chain for frapping a vessel.

How is G996 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it helps (1 time), help (1 time).

How many times does G996 appear in the Bible?

βοήθεια (boḗtheia) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G996 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G998 (βοηθός).

Nearby entries

G993 · Βοανεργές — sons of commotion; Boanerges, an epithet of…G994 · βοάω — to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a…G995 · βοή — a halloo, i.e. call (for aid, etc.)G997 · βοηθέω — to aid or relieve G998 · βοηθός — a succorer G999 · βόθυνος — a hole (in the ground); specially, a cistern

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