Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1006

Strong's G1006 · Greek

βόσκω

bóskō

Number
G1006
Language
Greek
Original word
βόσκω
Transliteration
bóskō
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze

KJV: feed, keep

Root / derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb (compare G977 (βιβρώσκω), G1016 (βοῦς));

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 (bóskō) mean?

to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze

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 bóskō 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 G977 (βιβρώσκω), G1016 (βοῦς));