The meaning of “φέρω”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

φέρω

Phoneticfer'-o

Transliterationphérō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and be, bear, bring (forth), carry, come, + let her drive, be driven, endure, go on, lay, lead, move, reach, rushing, uphold. - to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

57 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 14:18	“He said, Bring them hither to me.”
Luke 23:26	“And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.”
Acts 5:16	“There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.”
2 Timothy 4:13	“The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.”
1 Peter 1:13	“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

57x

Most Frequent Book

Mark

Book Distribution

Matthew3

Mark13

Luke4

John13

Acts9

Romans1

2 Timothy1

Hebrews5

1 Peter1

2 Peter4

2 John1

Revelation2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'φέρω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 14:18?

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