Strong's Lexicon boéthos: Helper, aid, assistant Original Word: βοηθός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βοηθέω (boétheó), meaning "to help" or "to come to the aid of." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a helper is עֵזֶר (ezer), as seen in Genesis 2:18, where God says, "I will make a helper suitable for him." Usage: The term "boéthos" is used to describe someone who provides assistance or support. In the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of a helper who comes to the aid of someone in need, emphasizing the act of providing timely and effective help. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a helper was significant in various contexts, including military, familial, and social settings. Helpers were often seen as essential for success and survival, whether in battle, household management, or community life. The term "boéthos" would have resonated with early Christians as they understood the importance of mutual support within the body of Christ. HELPS Word-studies 998 boēthós ( a masculine noun) – a helper bringing the right aid in time, i.e. to meet an urgent, real need. See 997 (boētheō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom boétheó Definition helping, a helper NASB Translation helper (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 998: βοηθόςβοηθός, βοηθόν, helping (νεης, Herodotus 5, 97; στήριγμα, Tobit 8:6); mostly as a substantive (so from Herodotus down) a helper: Hebrews 13:6 (of God, from Psalm 117:7 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance helper. From boe and theo (to run); a succorer -- helper. see GREEK boe Forms and Transliterations βοηθέ βοηθοί βοηθοίς βοηθόν βοηθος βοηθός βοηθού βοηθούς βοηθώ βόθροις βόθρον βόθρος βόθρου boethos boethós boēthos boēthósLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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