Strong's Lexicon bous: Ox, Bull, Cow Original Word: βοῦς Word Origin: Derived from the primary Greek root for cattle or oxen. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7794 (שׁוֹר, shor): Often translated as "ox" or "bull," used in similar contexts in the Old Testament. - H504 (אֶלֶף, eleph): Refers to cattle or oxen, emphasizing their role in agriculture and sacrifice. Usage: The term "bous" refers to a domesticated bovine animal, commonly used in agricultural settings for plowing fields, pulling carts, and as a source of milk and meat. In the New Testament, "bous" is often used metaphorically or in parables to illustrate spiritual truths. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient agrarian societies, oxen were vital for farming and transportation. They were considered valuable assets and were often used in sacrificial offerings. The use of oxen in the Bible reflects their importance in daily life and religious practices. The image of the ox is also associated with strength and service. 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.) 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 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 |
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