Phortízō — G5412

Definition

verb

to load up (properly, as a vessel or animal), i.e. (figuratively) to overburden with ceremony (or spiritual anxiety)

1. to place a burden upon, to load

Usually translated as

lade, by heavy laden

Origin

from G5414

• phórtos (G5414)

Occurrences

Phortízō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1)

• Matthew 11:28 — Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden (πεφορτισμένοι), and I will give you rest.
• Luke 11:46 — And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade (φορτίζετε) men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.