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ἐπιβαρέω G1912
G1912 is the Greek word ἐπιβαρέω, transliterated epibaréō. The King James Version most often renders it chargeable.
What it means
to be heavy upon, i.e. (pecuniarily) to be expensive to; figuratively, to be severe towards.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G916 (βαρέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be chargeable to, overcharge.
Verses using ἐπιβαρέω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 2:5 · KJV
But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
1 Thessalonians 2:9 · KJV
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
2 Thessalonians 3:8 · KJV
Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1912 mean?
G1912 is the Greek word ἐπιβαρέω (epibaréō), meaning to be heavy upon, i.e. (pecuniarily) to be expensive to; figuratively, to be severe towards.
How is G1912 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it chargeable (2 times), may (1 time), overcharge (1 time), would (1 time), might (1 time).
How many times does G1912 appear in the Bible?
ἐπιβαρέω (epibaréō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1912 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G916 (βαρέω).
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