ἐπιβαρέω

epibareōVerbG1912

to burden

From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G916 (βαρέω);

Short Definition

to be heavy upon, i.e. (pecuniarily) to be expensive to; figuratively, to be severe towards

Full Lexicon Entry

to put a burden on, be burdensome: figuratively, absol.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Thessalonians
1
2 Corinthians
1
2 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:9
  • 2 Corinthians 2:5
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:8

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