φορέω

phoreōVerbG5409

to wear

From: from G5411 (φόρος);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

frequent. of φέρω, denoting repeated or habitual action, most commonly used of clothing, weapons, etc., to bear constantly, wear: .
LXX Usage: (יָסַף hi.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
James
1
John
1
Matthew
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:49
  • James 2:3
  • John 19:5
  • Matthew 11:8
  • Romans 13:4

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