Greek Word Study

The meaning of “κοπιάω”

Understanding kopiáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

(bestow) labour, toil, be wearied. - to feel fatigue - by implication, to work hard

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G2872

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κοπιάω

Phonetickop-ee-ah'-o

Transliterationkopiáō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(bestow) labour, toil, be wearied. - to feel fatigue - by implication, to work hard

Scripture References

21 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 11:28	“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Word: κοπιάω (kopiáō)
John 4:38	“I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.” Word: κοπιάω (kopiáō)
Romans 16:12	“Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.” Word: κοπιάω (kopiáō)
Galatians 4:11	“I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.” Word: κοπιάω (kopiáō)
Philippians 2:16	“Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.” Word: κοπιάω (kopiáō)