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βόσκω

boskōto feedHow to read Greek
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Definition

βόσκω,

[in LXX for רעה ;]

prop., of a herdsman, to feed: Matthew 8:33, Mark 5:14, Luke 8:34; 15:15; metaphorically, of Christian pastoral care, John 21:15, 17. Pass., of cattle, to feed, graze: Matthew 8:30, Mark 5:11, Luke 8:32.

Synonyms: ποιμαίνειν, to tend, shepherd, a wider term, including oversight as well as feeding (see Tr., Syn., §xxv).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βόσκω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

9 total
  1. Matthew 8:30βοσκομένη · feeding
    In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding.
  2. Matthew 8:33βόσκοντες · tending [the pigs]
    Those tending the pigs ran off into the town and reported all this, including the account of the demon-possessed men.
  3. Mark 5:11βοσκομένη · feeding
    There on the nearby hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding.
  4. Mark 5:14βόσκοντες · tending
    Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened.
  5. Luke 8:32βοσκομένη · feeding
    There on the hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding. So the demons begged Jesus to let them enter the pigs, and He gave them permission.
  6. Luke 8:34βόσκοντες · tending [the pigs]
    When those tending the pigs saw what had happened, they ran off and reported this in the town and countryside.
  7. Luke 15:15βόσκειν · to feed
    So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed the pigs.
  8. John 21:15Βόσκε · Feed
    When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
  9. John 21:17Βόσκε · Feed
    Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.