βόθυνος (bóthynos) — Ditch
Greek word study: βόθυνος (bóthynos), Strong's G999. a hole (in the ground); specially, a cistern
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a hole (in the ground); specially, a cistern
KJV translation words: ditch, pit
Strong's G999 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 12:11 and last appears in Luke 6:39.
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Verses (all 3)
- Matthew 12:11 — βόθυνον — a pit
- Matthew 15:14 — βόθυνον — a pit
- Luke 6:39 — βόθυνον — a pit
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Named in this entry's derivation: G900 βαθύνω (bathýnō).
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What does bóthynos (G999) mean?
A hole (in the ground); specially, a cistern.
How is G999 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G999 as: ditch, pit.
How often does βόθυνος (bóthynos) appear?
Strong's G999 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 12:11 and last appears in Luke 6:39.
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