GreekG0916Verb

βαρέω

bareō

6Occurrences
G0916Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to weigh down (figuratively)

from G926 (βαρύς);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to depress, weigh down. In NT, in pass. only.
LXX: (כָּבֵד), *

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

βαρέω appears 6 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

2 Corinthians
2
Luke
2
1 Timothy
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

1 Timothy 5:16BSB

If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.

2 Corinthians 1:8BSB

We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.

2 Corinthians 5:4BSB

So while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life.

Luke 21:34BSB

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

Luke 9:32BSB

Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him.

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