The meaning of “βαρύς”
Understanding barýs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
grievous, heavy, weightier. - weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave
βαρύς
grievous, heavy, weightier. - weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:23 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.” Word: βαρύς (barýs) | |
| Acts 25:7 | “And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.” Word: βαρύς (barýs) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:10 | “For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.” Word: βαρύς (barýs) | |
| 1 John 5:3 | “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.” Word: βαρύς (barýs) |