Definition
βαρύς, -εῖα, ύ,
[in LXX chiefly for כָּבֵד ;]
heavy: Matthew 23:4. Metaphorical, burdensome: ἐντολή, 1 John 5:3; severe (perh. impressive): ἐπιστολή, 2 Corinthians 10:10; weighty: τὰ βαρύτερα τ. νόμου, Matthew 23:23; αἰτιώματα, Acts 25:7; violent, cruel (EV, grievous): λύκος, Acts 20:29.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βαρύς:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Matthew 23:4βαρέα · heavyThey 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.
- Matthew 23:23βαρύτερα · weightier [matters]Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
- Acts 20:29βαρεῖς · savageI know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
- Acts 25:7βαρέα · seriousWhen Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove.
- 2 Corinthians 10:10Βαρεῖαι · [are] weightyFor some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”
- 1 John 5:3βαρεῖαι · burdensomeFor this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,