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φορέω G5409
G5409 is the Greek word φορέω, transliterated phoréō. The King James Version most often renders it wear.
What it means
to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment.
Where it comes from
from G5411 (φόρος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bear, wear.
Verses using φορέω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 11:8 · KJV
But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
John 19:5 · KJV
Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!
Romans 13:4 · KJV
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Corinthians 15:49 · KJV
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
James 2:3 · KJV
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
Common questions
What does Strong's G5409 mean?
G5409 is the Greek word φορέω (phoréō), meaning to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment.
How is G5409 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it wear (1 time), wearing (1 time), beareth (1 time), borne (1 time), shall (1 time), among others.
How many times does G5409 appear in the Bible?
φορέω (phoréō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5409 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5411 (φόρος).
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