βόσκω (bóskō) — Feed

Greek word study: βόσκω (bóskō), Strong's G1006. to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze

GreekStrong's G1006
Quick definition
Greek word
βόσκω (bóskō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze

Word study
Derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb (compare G977 (βιβρώσκω), G1016 (βοῦς));

KJV translation words: feed, keep

Where this word appears

Strong's G1006 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:30 and last appears in John 21:17.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

feeding ×4do feed ×2feeding them ×2to feed ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

βοσκομένη ×3βόσκοντες ×3βόσκε ×2βόσκειν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×3Matthew ×2Mark ×2John ×2

Verses (all 9)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G977 βιβρώσκω (bibrṓskō), G1016 βοῦς (boûs).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G977 βιβρώσκω (bibrṓskō), G1008 βοτάνη (botánē), G1016 βοῦς (boûs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does bóskō (G1006) mean?

To pasture; by extension to, fodder; reflexively, to graze.

How is G1006 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1006 as: feed, keep.

How often does βόσκω (bóskō) appear?

Strong's G1006 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:30 and last appears in John 21:17.