Strong's G999 · Greek
βόθυνος
bóthynos
Definition
a hole (in the ground); specially, a cistern
KJV: ditch, pit
Root / derivation: akin to G900 (βαθύνω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βόθυνος across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
Matthew 15:14Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G999 (bóthynos) mean?
a hole (in the ground); specially, a cistern
How many times does G999 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G999 (βόθυνος) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ditch.”
How is bóthynos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G999 is rendered as “ditch” (2×), “pit” (1×).
Where does the Greek word βόθυνος come from?
akin to G900 (βαθύνω);