Strong's Greek · G922

βάρος

báros

burden(-some), weight

Definition

compare G899 (βάθος)); weight; in the New Testament only, figuratively, a load, abundance, authority

Derivation

probably from the same as G939 (βάσις) (through the notion of going down;

Appears 6 times in Scripture

Matthew 20:12

‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’

Galatians 6:2

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Revelation 2:24

But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you

Acts 15:28

It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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