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Redirected from βοηθοϲ, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.

ΒΟΗΘΟΣ, βοηθος

BOĒTHOS, boēthos

Sounds Like: boh-ee-THOS

Translations: helper, a helper, assistant, aid

From the root: ΒΟΗΘΟΣ

Part of Speech: Noun

Explanation: This word refers to someone who provides help or assistance. It can be used to describe a person who comes to the aid of another, or a divine being who offers support and deliverance. It is often used in a context of providing relief or succor in times of need.

Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Nominative, Singular

Strong’s number: G0998 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
Josephus' The Jewish War
Justin Martyr
  • First Apology of Justin Martyr — 38:1
  • Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 26:4, 34:4, 103:2
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament

From the same root

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