φέρω

pherōVerbG5342

to bear/lead

From: a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ;

Short Definition

to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)

Full Lexicon Entry

to bear
1.to bear, carry
2.to bear, endure
3.to bring, bring forward
4.to bear, produce, bring forth
5.to bring, lead
LXX Usage: chiefly for בּוֹא. hi., also for נָשָׂא, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

60 times

Appears 60 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Mark
15
John
13
Acts
10
Hebrews
5
2 Peter
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:13
  • Acts 27:17
  • John 15:4
  • Luke 23:26
  • Mark 2:3

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