Definition
βάρος, -εος, τό,
[in LXX: Judges 18:21 (כּבד), Jdt.7.4, Sir.13.2, 2Ma.9.10, 3Ma.5.47 * ;]
weight;
(a) a weight, burden, lit. and metaphorically: Matthew 20:12, Acts 15:28, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Revelation 2:24; ἀλλήλων τὰ β., one another's faults, Galatians 6:2; ἐν β., burdensome: 1 Thessalonians 2:6, R, txt., but see infr.;
(b) in late Gk. (Soph., Lex., see word), dignity, authority: ἐν βάρει, 1 Thessalonians 2:6 (R, mg.; see Milligan, ICG, in l.).
Synonyms: ὄγκος, an encumbrance; φορτίον, a burden, that which is borne.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βάρος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Matthew 20:12βάρος · burden‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’
- Acts 15:28βάρος · to burdenIt seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:
- 2 Corinthians 4:17βάρος · weightFor our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
- Galatians 6:2βάρη · burdensCarry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:6βάρει · to demand [it]Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
- Revelation 2:24βάρος · burdenBut I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you