Strong’s G5409

φορέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

phoreó

Pronunciation

fo-reh'-o

Definition

To wear, to bear, to carry

Meaning

I carry, wear, bear constantly.

Usage

The verb "phoreó" primarily means to wear or to carry, often in the sense of wearing clothing or bearing something continually. It implies a habitual or ongoing action, suggesting a state of being or a continuous condition. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of wearing garments or bearing certain characteristics or burdens.

Bible references

Matthew 11:8;John 19:5;Romans 13:4;1 Corinthians 15:49;1 Corinthians 15:49;James 2:3