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burden

Meaning of “burden”

Sense 1: A load carried; a weight, hardship, duty, or responsibility; also a solemn message laid upon a speaker. Sense 2: To weigh down or oppress.

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First occurrence: Exodus 18:22

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Ezekiel 12:10
Say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; This burden concerneth the prince in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel that are among them.
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1611 witness · Ezekiel 12:10 · retained source text

Say thou vnto them; Thus saith the LORD God; This burden concerneth the Prince in Ierusalem, and all the house of Israel that are among them.

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