KJV dictionary & concordance

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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69 occurrences65 verses24 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 18:22

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I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Zephaniah 3:18 · retained source text

I will gather them that are sorrowfull for the solemne assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproch of it was a burden.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the burden vpon it was reproch.

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