Phortíon — G5413

Definition

neuter noun

an invoice (as part of freight), i.e. (figuratively) a task or service

1. of the obligations Christ lays upon his followers, and styles a 'burden' by way of contrast to the precepts of the Pharisees the observance of which was most oppressive

Usually translated as

burden

Origin

diminutive of G5414

• phórtos (G5414)

Occurrences

Phortíon occurs 5 times in 4 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Luke (1), Galatians (1)

• Matthew 11:30 — For my yoke is easy, and my burden (φορτίον) is light.
• Matthew 23:4 — For they bind heavy burdens (φορτία) and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
• Luke 11:46 — And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens (φορτία) grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
• Luke 11:46 — And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens (φορτίοις) with one of your fingers.
• Galatians 6:5 — For every man shall bear his own burden (φορτίον).