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Lexicon :: Strong's G997 - boētheō

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βοηθέω
Transliteration
boētheō (Key)
Pronunciation
bo-ay-theh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:628,108

Strong’s Definitions

βοηθέω boēthéō, bo-ay-theh'-o; from G998; to aid or relieve:—help, succor.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G997 in the following manner: help (6x), succour (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G997 in the following manner: help (6x), succour (2x).

  1. to help, succour, bring aid

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
βοηθέω boēthéō, bo-ay-theh'-o; from G998; to aid or relieve:—help, succor.
STRONGS G997:
βοηθέω, -ῶ; 1 aorist ἐβοήθησα; (from βοή a cry and θέω to run); in the Sept. chiefly for עָזַר; in Greek writings from [Aeschylus and] Herodotus down; properly, to run to the cry (of those in danger); hence universally, to help, succor, bring aid: τινί, Matthew 15:25; Mark 9:22, 24 (βοήθει μου τῇ ἀπιστίᾳ, "quod fiduciae meac deest bonitate tua supple," Grotius); Acts 16:9; Acts 21:28; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Hebrews 2:18; Revelation 12:16.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
15:25
Mark
9:22; 9:24
Acts
16:9; 21:28
2 Corinthians
6:2
Hebrews
2:18
Revelation
12:16

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G997 matches the Greek βοηθέω (boētheō),
which occurs 10 times in 10 verses in 'Isa' in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 10:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 10:3 - What will you do when I punish you,
when I send disaster upon you from a distant land?
To whom will you turn for help?
Where will your treasures be safe?

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:2 - For without consulting me,
you have gone down to Egypt for help.
You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection.
You have tried to hide in his shade.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 31:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 31:3 - For these Egyptians are mere humans, not God!
Their horses are puny flesh, not mighty spirits!
When the LORD raises his fist against them,
those who help will stumble,
and those being helped will fall.
They will all fall down and die together.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:6 - The idol makers encourage one another,
saying to each other, “Be strong!”

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:10 - Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:14 - Though you are a lowly worm, O Jacob,
don’t be afraid, people of Israel, for I will help you.
I am the LORD, your Redeemer.
I am the Holy One of Israel.’

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:2 - The LORD who made you and helps you says:
Do not be afraid, O Jacob, my servant,
O dear Israel,[fn] my chosen one.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 49:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 49:8 - This is what the LORD says:
“At just the right time, I will respond to you.[fn]
On the day of salvation I will help you.
I will protect you and give you to the people
as my covenant with them.
Through you I will reestablish the land of Israel
and assign it to its own people again.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 50:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 50:9 - See, the Sovereign LORD is on my side!
Who will declare me guilty?
All my enemies will be destroyed
like old clothes that have been eaten by moths!

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:15 - “Though you were once despised and hated,
with no one traveling through you,
I will make you beautiful forever,
a joy to all generations.
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