Know the Word.

Greek word

boûs

βοῦς

What it means

an ox, i.e. an animal of that species

an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")

Where it comes from

probably from the base of bóskō (βόσκω)

How the King James translates it

  • ox4
  • oxen4

Every place it appears 8

1 Corinthians9:9
1 Timothy5:18