Lexicon bous: Ox, Bull, Cow Original Word: βοῦς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ox. Probably from the base of bosko; an ox (as grazing), i.e. An animal of that species ("beef") -- ox. see GREEK bosko NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition an ox, a cow NASB Translation ox (4), oxen (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1016: βοῦςβοῦς, βῶς, accusative singular βοῦν (accusative plural βόας, Buttmann, 14 (13)), ὁ, ἡ, an ox, a cow: Luke 13:15; Luke 14:5, 19; John 2:14; 1 Corinthians 9:9; 1 Timothy 5:18. (From Homer down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primary wordCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H7794 שׁוֹר (shor): Often translated as "ox" or "bull," this Hebrew term is used in similar contexts in the Old Testament, referring to the animal's role in agriculture and sacrifice. Usage: The term βοῦς is used in the New Testament to refer to oxen, often in contexts related to agricultural work, sacrificial practices, or metaphorical teachings. Context: The Greek word βοῦς appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating its significance in both daily life and religious practices of the time. Oxen were vital in ancient agrarian societies for plowing fields and transporting goods. They also held religious importance, being used in sacrifices and offerings. Forms and Transliterations βοας βόας βόες βοί βοός βουν βούν βοῦν βους βούς βοῦς βουσί βουσίν βούτομον βούτυρον βουτύρου βουτύρω βοων βοών βοῶν boas bóas boon boôn boōn boō̂n boun boûn bous boûsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 13:15 N-AMSGRK: λύει τὸν βοῦν αὐτοῦ ἢ NAS: untie his ox or KJV: loose his ox or [his] ass INT: does he untie the ox of him or Luke 14:5 N-NMS Luke 14:19 N-GMP John 2:14 N-AMP John 2:15 N-AMP 1 Corinthians 9:9 N-AMS 1 Corinthians 9:9 N-GMP 1 Timothy 5:18 N-AMS Strong's Greek 1016 |