Strong's Number G5413

φορτίον

phortion · for-tee'-on

Transliteration:

phortion{for-tee'-on}

Word Origin:

diminutive of 5414

TDNT:

9:84,1252

Part of Speech:

noun neuter

Strong's Definition:

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

Usage in the KJV:

burden 5

Total: 5
Occurs 6 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

a burden, load
1. of the freight or lading of a ship
metaph.
1. of burdensome rites
2. of the obligations Christ lays upon his followers, and styles a "burden" by way of the contrast to the precepts of the Pharisees, the observance of which was most oppressive
3. faults of the conscience which oppress the soul For Synonyms see entry 5819