Definition
φορτίον, -ου, τό
(dimin. of φόρτος), [in LXX chiefly for מַשָּׂא ;]
a burden, load: of the cargo of a ship (Hdt., al.), Acts 27:10; metaphorically, Matthew 11:30; 23:4, Luke 11:46, Galatians 6:5.
Synonyms: βάρος (which see), ὄγκος
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Matthew 11:30φορτίον · burdenFor My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
- Matthew 23:4φορτία · loadsThey 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.
- Luke 11:46φορτία · [with] heavy burdens; φορτίοις · load“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.
- Acts 27:10φορτίου · cargo“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”
- Galatians 6:5φορτίον · loadFor each one should carry his own load.