The meaning of “βάρος”
Understanding báros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the same as βάσις (through the notion of going down burden(-some), weight. - compare βάθος) - weight - in ...
βάρος
probably from the same as βάσις (through the notion of going down burden(-some), weight. - compare βάθος) - weight - in the New Testament only, figuratively, a load, abundance, authority
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:12 | “Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.” Word: βάρος (báros) | |
| Acts 15:28 | “For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;” Word: βάρος (báros) | |
| 2 Corinthians 4:17 | “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;” Word: βάρος (báros) | |
| Galatians 6:2 | “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Word: βάρος (báros) | |
| Revelation 2:24 | “But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.” Word: βάρος (báros) |