Strong's G916 · Greek
βαρέω
baréō
Definition
to weigh down (figuratively)
KJV: burden, charge, heavy, press
Root / derivation: from G926 (βαρύς);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βαρέω across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Corinthians2 verses
For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
2 Corinthians 5:4For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G916 (baréō) mean?
to weigh down (figuratively)
How many times does G916 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G916 (βαρέω) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “heavy.”
How is baréō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G916 is rendered as “heavy” (3×), “burdened” (1×), “charged” (1×), “let” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word βαρέω come from?
from G926 (βαρύς);