This noun denotes help or assistance, with classical usage ranging from medical aid to military auxiliary forces. The word emphasizes practical support that addresses specific needs or dangers. In Acts, sailors use 'helps' (likely ropes or cables) to undergird their storm-tossed ship (Acts 27:17), while Hebrews encourages believers to approach God's throne to 'receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need' (Heb 4:16). The two contexts show the word's range: physical/technical assistance in maritime crisis and spiritual/divine aid for life's challenges. Both emphasize timely, appropriate help meeting urgent necessity.