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βαρέω G916
G916 is the Greek word βαρέω, transliterated baréō. The King James Version most often renders it heavy.
What it means
to weigh down (figuratively).
Where it comes from
from G926 (βαρύς).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: burden, charge, heavy, press.
Verses using βαρέω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 14:40 · KJV
And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
Luke 9:32 · KJV
But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.
2 Corinthians 1:8 · KJV
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 5:4 · KJV
For 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.
1 Timothy 5:16 · KJV
If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
Common questions
What does Strong's G916 mean?
G916 is the Greek word βαρέω (baréō), meaning to weigh down (figuratively).
How is G916 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it heavy (2 times), out (1 time), being burdened (1 time), let (1 time), charged (1 time).
How many times does G916 appear in the Bible?
βαρέω (baréō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G916 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G926 (βαρύς).
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