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βαρύς G926
G926 is the Greek word βαρύς, transliterated barýs. The King James Version most often renders it grievous.
What it means
weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave.
Where it comes from
from the same as G922 (βάρος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: grievous, heavy, weightier.
Verses using βαρύς
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 23:4 · KJV
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 23:23 · KJV
Woe 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.
Acts 20:29 · KJV
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
Acts 25:7 · KJV
And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.
2 Corinthians 10:10 · KJV
For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
1 John 5:3 · KJV
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Common questions
What does Strong's G926 mean?
G926 is the Greek word βαρύς (barýs), meaning weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave.
How is G926 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it grievous (3 times), heavy (1 time), weightier (1 time), weighty (1 time).
How many times does G926 appear in the Bible?
βαρύς (barýs) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G926 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G922 (βάρος).
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