Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1006

Strong's G1006 · Greek

βόσκω

bosko · /bos'-ko/

Number
G1006
Language
Greek
Original word
βόσκω
Transliteration
bosko
Pronunciation
bos'-ko
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

a prolonged form of a primary verb (compare 977, 1016); to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze:--feed, keep.

KJV: feed, keep

Root / derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb (compare 977, 1016)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βόσκω across 9 verses.

feed3×
feeding3×
fed2×
kept1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
John2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1006 (bosko) mean?

a prolonged form of a primary verb (compare 977, 1016); to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze:--feed, keep.

How many times does G1006 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1006 (βόσκω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “feed.”

How is bosko translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1006 is rendered as “feed” (3×), “feeding” (3×), “fed” (2×), “kept” (1×).

Where does the Greek word βόσκω come from?

a prolonged form of a primary verb (compare 977, 1016)