φορτίον

phortionNoun (Neuter)G5413

burden

From: diminutive of G5414 (φόρτος);

Short Definition

an invoice (as part of freight), i.e. (figuratively) a task or service

Full Lexicon Entry

a burden, load: of the cargo of a ship (Hdt.); metaphorically.
Synonyms
*βάρος *(which see), ὄγκος
LXX Usage: chiefly for מַשָּׂא

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

5 times

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

Matthew
2
Acts
1
Galatians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 27:10
  • Galatians 6:5
  • Luke 11:46
  • Matthew 11:30
  • Matthew 23:4

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