Original Word: βοηθός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: boéthos
Pronunciation: bo-ay-thos'
Phonetic Spelling: (bo-ay-thos')
Definition: a helper.
Meaning: Helper, one who provides aid or assistance.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βοηθέω (boētheō), meaning "to help" or "to come to the aid of."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5826 עָזַר (ʿāzar): To help, to assist.
• H5828 עֵזֶר (ʿēzer): Help, assistance, often used to describe God as a helper.

The Greek term βοηθός, therefore, encapsulates the biblical theme of divine assistance and the assurance that believers have in God's unwavering support and presence in their lives.

Usage: The term βοηθός is used in the New Testament to describe someone who offers help or assistance, often in a time of need or distress.

Context: The Greek word βοηθός appears in the New Testament to denote a person who provides help or assistance. It is a term that conveys the idea of coming to someone's aid, often in a time of urgent need. In the context of the New Testament, βοηθός is used to describe both human and divine assistance.

In Hebrews 13:6, the term is used to emphasize the Lord's role as a helper: "So we say with confidence: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'" (BSB). This passage highlights the assurance and confidence believers can have in God's providential care and support. The use of βοηθός here underscores the reliability and faithfulness of God as one who comes to the aid of His people.

The concept of God as a helper is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where God is frequently depicted as the one who delivers and supports His people in times of trouble. This understanding is carried into the New Testament, where Jesus Christ is also seen as the ultimate helper, providing salvation and intercession for believers.

998 boēthós ( a masculine noun) – a helper bringing the right aid in time, i.e. to meet an urgent, real need. See 997 (boētheō).

Word Origin
from boétheó
Definition
helping, a helper
NASB Translation
helper (1).

STRONGS NT 998: βοηθός

βοηθός, 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 (), as often in the Sept.).

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 boēthós

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