Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1016

Strong's G1016 · Greek

βοῦς

boûs

Number
G1016
Language
Greek
Original word
βοῦς
Transliteration
boûs
KJV occurrences
7 verses

Definition

an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")

KJV: ox

Root / derivation: probably from the base of G1006 (βόσκω);

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 (boûs) mean?

an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")

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 boûs 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 G1006 (βόσκω);