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βόθυνος G999

G999 is the Greek word βόθυνος, transliterated bóthynos. The King James Version most often renders it pit.

Word: βόθυνοςTransliteration: bóthynosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a hole (in the ground); specially, a cistern.

Where it comes from

akin to G900 (βαθύνω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

pit 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: ditch, pit.

Verses using βόθυνος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Matthew 12:11 · KJV

And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?

Common questions

What does Strong's G999 mean?

G999 is the Greek word βόθυνος (bóthynos), meaning a hole (in the ground); specially, a cistern.

How is G999 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it pit (1 time).

How many times does G999 appear in the Bible?

βόθυνος (bóthynos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G999 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: akin to G900 (βαθύνω).

Nearby entries

G996 · βοήθεια — aid; specially, a rope or chain for…G997 · βοηθέω — to aid or relieve G998 · βοηθός — a succorer G1000 · βολή — a throw (as a measure of distance)G1001 · βολίζω — to heave the lead G1002 · βολίς — a missile, i.e. javelin

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