GreekG5409Verb

φορέω

phoreō

5Occurrences
G5409Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment

from G5411 (φόρος);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
frequent. of φέρω, denoting repeated or habitual action, most commonly used of clothing, weapons, etc., to bear constantly, wear: .
LXX: (יָסַף hi.)

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

φορέω appears 5 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

1 Corinthians
1
James
1
John
1
Matthew
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 15:49BSB

And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man.

James 2:3BSB

If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”

John 19:5BSB

When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”

Matthew 11:8BSB

Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.

Romans 13:4BSB

For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.

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