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ΒΟΣΚΟΥΣΙΝ, βοσκουσιν

BOSKOUSIN, boskousin

Sounds Like: bos-KOO-sin

Translations: they feed, they tend, they graze, they pasture

From the root: ΒΟΣΚΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is a verb meaning to feed, tend, or pasture, often referring to the act of a shepherd caring for a flock of animals. It can also be used more broadly to mean to nourish or provide for. In a sentence, it would describe the action of someone or something providing sustenance or guidance, such as 'they feed the sheep' or 'they tend the flock'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, Third Person, Plural

Strong’s number: G1006 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint

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