Strong's G1006 · Greek
βόσκω
bosko · /bos'-ko/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.
Luke 8:34When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.
Luke 15:15And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
John2 verses
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
John 21:17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
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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)