Strong's G1016 · Greek
βοῦς
bous · /booce/
Definition
probably from the base of 1006; an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef"):--ox.
KJV: ox
Root / derivation: probably from the base of 1006
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βοῦς across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
Luke 14:5And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
Luke 14:19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
John2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1016 (bous) mean?
probably from the base of 1006; an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef"):--ox.
How many times does G1016 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1016 (βοῦς) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ox.”
How is bous translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1016 is rendered as “ox” (4×), “oxen” (4×).
Where does the Greek word βοῦς come from?
probably from the base of 1006