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Strong's G1947 ἐπικουρία (epikouria)

Epikouria means “help” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1947 — holelah (“madness”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1947
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G1947 Quick Answer

Strong's G1947 ἐπικουρία (epikouria) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epikouria (ep-ee-kou-ree'-ah) n. 1. assistance [from a compound of G1909 and a (prolonged) form of the base of G2877 (in the sense of servant)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include help. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
epikouria (ep-ee-kou-ree'-ah) n. 1. assistance [from a compound of G1909 and a (prolonged) form of the base of G2877 (in the sense of servant)]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
help

Meaning and Definition

epikouria (ep-ee-kou-ree'-ah) n. 1. assistance [from a compound of G1909 and a (prolonged) form of the base of G2877 (in the sense of servant)] KJV: help Root(s): G1909, G2877

Original Word
ἐπικουρία
Transliteration
epikouria
Derivation
Root: κοράσιον R1: 1909 R2: 2877
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1947. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

help

Usage: ἐπικουρία, -ας, ἡ (ἐπικουρέω to be an ἐπίκουρος, an ally) [in LXX: Wis.13:18 * ;] aid, assistance: Act.26:22.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1947 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epikouria, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

help Acts 26:22

How Strong's G1947 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1947 (ἐπικουρία) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1947 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1947 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 26:22 KJV

Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

Strong's G1947 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 13:18 Septuagint / Brenton

For health he calleth upon that which is weak: For life prayeth to that which is dead: For aid humbly beseecheth that which hath least means to help: And for a good journey he asketh of that which cannot set a foot forward:

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1947.

Acts 26:22 New Testament, KJV
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
Wisdom of Solomon 13:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For health he calleth upon that which is weak: For life prayeth to that which is dead: For aid humbly beseecheth that which hath least means to help: And for a good journey he asketh of that which cannot set a foot forward:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1947, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 26:22
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 13:18

Strong's G1947 FAQ

What does epikouria (ἐπικουρία) mean?

Epikouria (Strong's G1947) is a Greek word most simply glossed "help". epikouria (ep-ee-kou-ree'-ah) n. 1. assistance [from a compound of G1909 and a (prolonged) form of the base of G2877 (in the sense of servant)]

How many times is epikouria (ἐπικουρία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1947 across 2 books.

Where can I study epikouria (ἐπικουρία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1947 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate epikouria (ἐπικουρία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as help. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1947 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1947, with linked reader references where each row is available.