The meaning of “ἐπιβαρέω”
Understanding epibaréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be chargeable to, overcharge. - to be heavy upon, i.e. (pecuniarily) to be expensive to - figuratively, to be severe tow...
ἐπιβαρέω
be chargeable to, overcharge. - to be heavy upon, i.e. (pecuniarily) to be expensive to - figuratively, to be severe towards
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 2:5 | “But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.” Word: ἐπιβαρέω (epibaréō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:9 | “For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.” Word: ἐπιβαρέω (epibaréō) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:8 | “Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:” Word: ἐπιβαρέω (epibaréō) |