Strong’s G0926

βαρύς

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

barus

Pronunciation

bä-roos'

Definition

Heavy, burdensome, grievous, severe

Meaning

heavy, weighty, burdensome, lit. and met; violent, oppressive.

Usage

The Greek word "βαρύς" (barus) is used to describe something that is heavy or burdensome, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It can refer to physical weight or to something that is difficult to bear, such as a severe trial or a grievous situation. In the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of something oppressive or hard to endure.

Bible references

Matthew 23:4;Matthew 23:23;Acts 20:29;Acts 25:7;2 Corinthians 10:10;1 John 5:3