βαρέω (baréō) — Burden
Greek word study: βαρέω (baréō), Strong's G916. to weigh down (figuratively)
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to weigh down (figuratively)
KJV translation words: burden, charge, heavy, press
Strong's G916 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:43 and last appears in 1 Timothy 5:16.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Matthew 26:43 — βεβαρημένοι — wearied
- Luke 9:32 — βεβαρημένοι — wearied
- Luke 21:34 — βαρηθῶσιν — may be burdened
- 2 Corinthians 1:8 — ἐβαρήθημεν — we were weighed
- 2 Corinthians 5:4 — βαρούμενοι — being burdened
- 1 Timothy 5:16 — βαρείσθω — should be burdened
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G926 βαρύς (barýs).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1912 ἐπιβαρέω (epibaréō), G2599 καταβαρέω (katabaréō).
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What does baréō (G916) mean?
To weigh down (figuratively).
How is G916 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G916 as: burden, charge, heavy, press.
How often does βαρέω (baréō) appear?
Strong's G916 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:43 and last appears in 1 Timothy 5:16.
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