βαρύς

barusAdjectiveG0926

weighty

From: from the same as G922 (βάρος);

Short Definition

weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave

Full Lexicon Entry

heavy. Metaphorical, burdensome: ἐντολή; severe (perh. impressive): ἐπιστολή; weighty: τὰ βαρύτερα νόμου; αἰτιώματα; violent, cruel (EV, grievous): λύκος.
LXX Usage: chiefly for כָּבֵד

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Matthew
2
1 John
1
2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 John 5:3
  • 2 Corinthians 10:10
  • Acts 20:29
  • Acts 25:7
  • Matthew 23:4

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