Definition
φορέω, -ῶ
[in LXX: Proverbs 16:23 (יָסַף hi.), Sir.11.5, al. ;]
frequent. of φέρω, denoting repeated or habitual action (cf. Tr., Syn., § lviii), most commonly used of clothing, weapons, etc., to bear constantly, wear: Matthew 11:8, John 19:5, Romans 13:4, 1 Corinthians 15:49, James 2:3.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Matthew 11:8φοροῦντες · who wearOtherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces.
- John 19:5φορῶν · wearingWhen Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”
- Romans 13:4φορεῖ · he does not carryFor 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.
- 1 Corinthians 15:49ἐφορέσαμεν · we have borne; φορέσομεν · shall we bearAnd just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so also shall we bear the likeness of the heavenly man.
- James 2:3φοροῦντα · inIf 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,”