Strong's G926 · Greek
βαρύς
barýs
Definition
weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave
KJV: grievous, heavy, weightier
Root / derivation: from the same as G922 (βάρος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βαρύς across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
Matthew 23:23Woe 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.
Acts2 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G926 (barýs) mean?
weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave
How many times does G926 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G926 (βαρύς) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “grievous.”
How is barýs translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G926 is rendered as “grievous” (3×), “heavy” (1×), “weightier” (1×), “weighty” (1×).
Where does the Greek word βαρύς come from?
from the same as G922 (βάρος);