βάρος báros

Meaning

compare G899 (βάθος)); weight; in the New Testament only, figuratively, a load, abundance, authority

In the King James Version: burden(-some), weight

Derivation: probably from the same as G939 (βάσις) (through the notion of going down;

Where it is used

• Matthew 20:12 ‘These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’
• Acts 15:28 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:
• 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
• Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:7 On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
• Revelation 2:24 But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you