Strong’s G0996

βοήθεια

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

boétheia

Pronunciation

bo-ay'-thi-ah

Definition

Help, assistance, aid

Meaning

(a) abstr: assistance, (b) concr: (a technical term of nautical language), a help.

Usage

The term "boétheia" refers to the act of providing help or assistance, often in times of need or distress. It conveys the idea of coming to someone's aid, offering support, or providing relief. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both physical and spiritual assistance.

Bible references

Acts 27:17;Hebrews 4:16