βοῦς

bousNoun (Masculine)G1016

ox

From: probably from the base of G1006 (βόσκω);

Short Definition

an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")

Full Lexicon Entry

an ox, a cow: " (LXX).
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּקָר

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
3
John
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:9
  • 1 Timothy 5:18
  • John 2:14
  • John 2:15
  • Luke 13:15

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