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In the biblical context, the term "burdened" often refers to the state of being weighed down by physical, emotional, or spiritual loads. This concept is prevalent throughout Scripture, illustrating both the human condition and the divine provision for relief.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, burdens are frequently associated with physical labor and oppression. The Israelites in Egypt experienced severe burdens under Pharaoh's rule.
Exodus 1:11 states, "So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over them to oppress them with forced labor." This physical burden was a symbol of their bondage and need for deliverance.
The Psalms also reflect the emotional and spiritual burdens borne by individuals.
Psalm 38:4 expresses a personal lament: "For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear." Here, the psalmist acknowledges the weight of sin as a burden that only God can lift.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, Jesus Christ addresses the concept of burdens directly. In
Matthew 11:28-30 , He offers a profound invitation: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." This passage highlights the spiritual relief and rest found in Christ, contrasting the heavy burdens of legalism and sin with the lightness of His grace.
The Apostle Paul also speaks to the issue of burdens within the Christian community.
Galatians 6:2 instructs believers to "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This reflects the communal aspect of bearing burdens, emphasizing mutual support and love as central to the Christian life.
Theological ImplicationsTheologically, the concept of being burdened underscores the human need for divine intervention. Burdens often symbolize the weight of sin, guilt, and the trials of life, which humanity cannot bear alone. The Bible consistently points to God as the ultimate burden-bearer, offering redemption and rest through faith in Jesus Christ.
Practical ApplicationFor believers, understanding the biblical perspective on burdens encourages reliance on God and the Christian community. It calls for a life of faith, where individuals cast their burdens on the Lord, as instructed in
Psalm 55:22 : "Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." Additionally, it fosters a spirit of compassion and service, urging Christians to support one another in times of need.
In summary, the biblical theme of being burdened serves as a reminder of human frailty and the sufficiency of God's grace. Through Christ, believers find rest and are empowered to bear one another's burdens, reflecting the love and compassion of their Savior.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Burden.
Greek
916. bareo -- to weigh down... See 922 (). Word Origin from barus Definition to weigh down NASB Word Usage
burdened (3), heavy (1), overcome (1), weighted down (1). to burden, weigh down.
...2347. thlipsis -- tribulation
... From thlibo; pressure (literally or figuratively) -- afflicted(-tion), anguish,
burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble. see GREEK thlibo....
Strong's Hebrew
2959. tarach -- to toil, beburdened... 2958, 2959. tarach. 2960 . to toil, be
burdened. Transliteration: tarach Phonetic
Spelling: (taw-rakh') Short Definition: loads. Word Origin a prim.
...5647. abad -- to work, serve
... root Definition to work, serve NASB Word Usage become slaves (1), been slaves (1),
bondage (2),burdened (2), cultivate (7), cultivated (2), cultivates (1), do...
Library
Burdened with a Heavy Load,
... PENITENCE AND LOVEBurdened with a heavy load,. tr., John Brownlie 7,8,7,8. I.Burdened
with a heavy load,. Lord, we come, for Thou art calling;...
How You Should Teach the Uneducated to Confess
... If a person is notburdened with sins such as these or greater sins, he should not
look for other sins or invent them, because that would turn confession into...
Do not Accept Judaism.
... God that I have a good conscience in respect to you, and that no one has it in his
power to boast, either privately or publicly, that I haveburdened [927] any...
The Chorus of Angels
... Come, all ye that are wearied andburdened with afflictions and temptations,
look up, and for a while, at least, forget your sorrows!...
When at Thy Feet, Oppressed,
... I. When at Thy feet, oppressed,. Theburdened sinner falls,. And, woeful and distressed,....
O hear the penitential prayer,. Forgive theburdened sinner there. II....
How God Answered Donald's Prayer
... Now, my life is in God's hands. I want to help others find the Savior. I am
especiallyburdened for others in the bondage of sin as I was....
Letter xviii to the Same,
... mark of your filial affection towards me that you do not hide any of your difficulties
from me, yet it is hard to add trouble to one alreadyburdened." But the...
Of the Exhortation to be Applied to one Person, who Labours under...
... This man isburdened by a habit of immoderate precipitancy, and yet sometimes the
power of a suddenly-born fear impedes his doing what ought to be done in haste...
The Effort.
... thy promise is my plea,. Without thy word I durst not venture nigh; But thou hast
called theburdened soul to thee,. A wearyburdened soul, O Lord, am I!...
Epistle xxxii. To Anastasius, Presbyter .
... is the superior? And indeed that thou livest well I know, but I am conscious
myself of beingburdened by many sins. And though thou...
Thesaurus
Burdened (15 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Burdened (15 Occurrences). Matthew 11:28 "Come to me,
all you who labor and are heavily
burdened, and I will give you rest.
...Labor (181 Occurrences)
... one's work under conditions which make it especially hard, wearisome; to move slowly,
as against opposition, or under a burden; to beburdened; -- often with...
Loaded (21 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my fatherburdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with...
Whips (6 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my fatherburdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with...
Disciplined (18 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my fatherburdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with...
Chastise (21 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my fatherburdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with...
Chastised (11 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my fatherburdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with...
Scorpions (9 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 12:11 Now whereas my fatherburdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to
your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with...
Wearied (36 Occurrences)
... sacrifices. I have notburdened you with offerings, nor wearied you with
frankincense. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)....
Heavily (17 Occurrences)
... 2. (adv.) As ifburdened with a great weight; slowly and laboriously; with difficulty;
hence, in a slow, difficult, or suffering manner; sorrowfully....
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