Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1016

Strong's G1016 · Greek

βοῦς

bous · /booce/

Number
G1016
Language
Greek
Original word
βοῦς
Transliteration
bous
Pronunciation
booce
KJV occurrences
7 verses

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.

ox4×
oxen4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Luke3 verses
John2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
1 Timothy1 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