δυσβάστακτος

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Definition

δυσ-βάστακτος, -ον

(βαστάζω), [in LXX for נֵטֶל, Proverbs 27:3 * ;]

hard to be borne: Matthew 23:4 (om. WH, txt., R, mg.), Luke 11:46.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Matthew 23:4δυσβάστακτα · burdensome
    They tie up heavy, burdensome loads and lay them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
  2. Luke 11:46δυσβάστακτα
    “Woe to you as well, experts in the law!” He replied. “For you weigh men down with heavy burdens, but you yourselves will not lift a finger to lighten their load.