The meaning of “βοηθέω”
Understanding boēthéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
help, succor. - to aid or relieve
βοηθέω
help, succor. - to aid or relieve
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:25 | “Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.” Word: βοηθέω (boēthéō) | |
| Mark 9:24 | “And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Word: βοηθέω (boēthéō) | |
| Acts 21:28 | “Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.” Word: βοηθέω (boēthéō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:2 | “(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)” Word: βοηθέω (boēthéō) | |
| Hebrews 2:18 | “For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. ” Word: βοηθέω (boēthéō) |