φορέω
phoreō
“to wear”
Definition
to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment
from G5411 (φόρος);
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Greek Verb
Occurrences
φορέω appears 5 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man.
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,”
When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”
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.
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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