φορτίον phortíon
Meaning
an invoice (as part of freight), i.e. (figuratively) a task or service
In the King James Version: burden
Derivation: diminutive of G5414 (φόρτος);
Where it is used
- Matthew 11:30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
- Matthew 23:4 They tie up heavy, burdensome loads and lay them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.
- Luke 11:46 “Woe to you as well, experts in the law!” He replied. “For you weigh men down with heavy burdens, but you yourselves will not lift a finger to lighten their load.
- Acts 27:10 “Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”
- Galatians 6:5 For each one should carry his own load.