Strong's G997 · Greek
βοηθέω
boēthéō
Definition
to aid or relieve
KJV: help, succor
Root / derivation: from G998 (βοηθός);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βοηθέω across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark2 verses
Acts2 verses
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
Acts 21:28Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
Hebrews1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G997 (boēthéō) mean?
to aid or relieve
How many times does G997 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G997 (βοηθέω) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “help.”
How is boēthéō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G997 is rendered as “help” (4×), “helped” (1×), “succour” (1×), “succoured” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word βοηθέω come from?
from G998 (βοηθός);