φορέω (phoréō) — Bear
Greek word study: φορέω (phoréō), Strong's G5409. to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment
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to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment
KJV translation words: bear, wear
Strong's G5409 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:8 and last appears in James 2:3.
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Verses (all 5)
- Matthew 11:8 — φοροῦντες — wearing
- John 19:5 — φορῶν — wearing
- Romans 13:4 — φορεῖ — he bears
- 1 Corinthians 15:49 — ἐφορέσαμεν — we have born
- James 2:3 — φοροῦντα — wearing
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5411 φόρος (phóros).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2164 εὐφορέω (euphoréō), G4135 πληροφορέω (plērophoréō), G4216 ποταμοφόρητος (potamophórētos), G5159 τροποφορέω (tropophoréō).
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What does phoréō (G5409) mean?
To have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment.
How is G5409 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5409 as: bear, wear.
How often does φορέω (phoréō) appear?
Strong's G5409 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:8 and last appears in James 2:3.
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