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βαστάζω

bastazōto carryHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb27 occurrences8 books27 verses

Definition

βαστάζω,

[in LXX: Judges 16:30 (נטה), Ruth 2:16, 2 Samuel 23:5, 2 Kings 18:14 and Job 21:3 (נשׂא), Sir.6.25, Da TH Bel 36 * ;]

1. to take up with the hands, to lift: λίθους, John 10:31.

2. to bear, to carry, as a burden, and metaphorically, to endure; Matthew 3:11; 20:12, Mark 14:13, Luke 7:14; 10:7; 11:27; 14:27; 22:10, John 16:12; 19:17, Acts 3:2; 9:15; 15:1; 21:35, Romans 11:18; 15:1, Galatians 5:10; 6:2, 5, 17, Revelation 2:2, 3; 17:7.

3. In late writers (MM, Exp., ii, iii, x),

(a) to take away; Matthew 8:17 (Isaiah 53:4, Heb.);

(b) to carry off, steal: John 12:6; 20:15.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βαστάζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

27 total
  1. Matthew 3:11βαστάσαι · to carry
    I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
  2. Matthew 8:17ἐβάστασεν · carried
    This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: “He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases.”
  3. Matthew 20:12βαστάσασι · have borne
    ‘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.’
  4. Mark 14:13βαστάζων · carrying
    So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,
  5. Luke 7:14βαστάζοντες · carrying it
    Then He went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still. “Young man,” He said, “I tell you, get up!”
  6. Luke 10:4βαστάζετε · Carry
    Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road.
  7. Luke 11:27βαστάσασά · that bore
    As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!”
  8. Luke 14:27βαστάζει · carry
    And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple.
  9. Luke 22:10βαστάζων · carrying
    He answered, “When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters,
  10. John 10:31Ἐβάστασαν · picked up
    At this, the Jews again picked up stones to stone Him.
  11. John 12:6ἐβάσταζεν · he used to take
    Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.
  12. John 16:12βαστάζειν · bear [to hear it]
    I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it.
  13. John 19:17βαστάζων · Carrying
    Carrying His own cross, He went out to The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha.
  14. John 20:15ἐβάστασας · have carried Him off
    “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.”
  15. Acts 3:2ἐβαστάζετο · was being carried
    And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts.
  16. Acts 9:15βαστάσαι · to carry
    “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
  17. Acts 15:10βαστάσαι · to bear
    Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear?
  18. Acts 21:35βαστάζεσθαι · had to be carried
    When Paul reached the steps, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob.
  19. Romans 11:18βαστάζεις · support
    …do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.
  20. Romans 15:1βαστάζειν · to bear with
    We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
  21. Galatians 5:10βαστάσει · will bear
    I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.
  22. Galatians 6:2βαστάζετε · Carry
    Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
  23. Galatians 6:5βαστάσει · should carry
    For each one should carry his own load.
  24. Galatians 6:17βαστάζω · bear
    From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
  25. Revelation 2:2βαστάσαι · tolerate
    I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.
  26. Revelation 2:3ἐβάστασας · endured many things
    Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.
  27. Revelation 17:7βαστάζοντος · carries
    “Why are you so amazed?” said the angel. “I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns.