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The term "irksome" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of something being tedious, wearisome, or causing annoyance is present throughout Scripture. The Bible often addresses the human experience of weariness and the burdensome nature of certain tasks or situations, providing both acknowledgment of these feelings and guidance on how to handle them.
Biblical Context1.
Labor and Toil: The book of Ecclesiastes frequently touches on the theme of labor and its often irksome nature.
Ecclesiastes 1:8 states, "All things are wearisome, more than one can describe; the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear content with hearing." This verse reflects the repetitive and sometimes burdensome nature of human endeavors, highlighting the futility and dissatisfaction that can accompany earthly pursuits.
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Spiritual Weariness: In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses the weariness that can come from doing good.
Galatians 6:9 encourages believers, "Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Here, the irksome nature of persistent effort in righteousness is acknowledged, yet believers are urged to persevere, trusting in God's timing and reward.
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Divine Rest: The Bible offers solace for the irksome aspects of life through the promise of divine rest. Jesus extends an invitation in
Matthew 11:28-30 , "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 reassures believers that in Christ, the burdens of life can be lightened, and true rest can be found.
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Endurance and Hope: The Bible also speaks to the endurance required to overcome irksome situations.
Romans 5:3-4 states, "Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." This perspective encourages believers to view irksome trials as opportunities for spiritual growth and the development of hope.
Practical ApplicationIn dealing with irksome situations, believers are encouraged to rely on God's strength and wisdom. Prayer and meditation on Scripture can provide comfort and guidance.
Philippians 4:6-7 advises, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
The Bible acknowledges the reality of irksome experiences but consistently points to a higher purpose and the sustaining power of faith. Through reliance on God and the community of believers, Christians are equipped to navigate the challenges of life with grace and perseverance.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Wearisome; tedious; disagreeable or troublesome by reason of repetition; as, irksome tasks.
2. (a.) Weary; vexed; uneasy.
Greek
3636. okneros -- shrinking, timid, hence idle, lazy, troublesome... Transliteration: okneros Phonetic Spelling: (ok-nay-ros') Short Definition: slothful,
backward Definition: slothful, backward, hesitating; of things:
irksome.
...4360. prosochthizo -- to be angry with
... be grieved at. From pros and a form of ochtheo (to be vexed with somethingirksome);
to feel indignant at -- be grieved at. see GREEK pros....
Library
Of Repentance, in the Case of Such as have Lapsed after Baptism.
... It isirksome to append mention of a second"nay, in that case, the last"hope; [8481]
lest, by treating of a remedial repenting yet in reserve, we seem to...
Marcion; his Dualism; Derives his System from Empedocles; Sketch...
... Changing theirksome ways of life." [869]. He asserts theirksome ways to be the
alterations and transfigurations of souls into (successive) bodies....
An Appendix to the Beatitudes
... grievous.'. The censuring world objects against religion that it is difficult
andirksome.... too. Prayer and fasting areirksome to the flesh....
That the Great Reason for the Advent of Christ was the...
... [1361] And with regard to God Himself, its object is that, even if it were anirksome
task to love Him, it may now at least cease to beirksome for us to...
Philippians iii. 3-Jan
... 1-3. Philippians iii.1-3 "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the
same things to you, to me indeed is notirksome, but for you it is safe....
How Cleopatra, when She had Gotten from Antony Some Parts of Judea...
... Now Herod had a great while borne no good-will to Cleopatra, as knowing that she
was a womanirksome to all; and at that time he thought her particularly...
Of the Attainment of Cheerfulness in the Duty of Catechising, and...
... that, in consequence of their being now thoroughly familiar to ourselves, and no
longer necessary to our own advancement, it becomesirksome to us to be...
Passion.
... If preparation be invariablyirksome"invariably, we say, for all men have their
moods and no mere passing spell of depression is worth more than a little...
1 Cor. Iii. 15-Dec
... expectation of heaven? The argument isirksome and pains the hearer: were
it only by my own feelings, I know this. For indeed my...
Colossians i. 9
... but have not produced in them the slightest real effect, for them the words are
coming to an end; they will soon be released from theirksome bondage of...
Thesaurus
Irksome (2 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Wearisome; tedious; disagreeable or troublesome
by reason of repetition; as,
irksome tasks.
...Irksome (2 Occurrences).
...Joyful (83 Occurrences)
... For me to give you the same warnings as before is notirksome to me, while
so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution. (WEY)....
Labor (181 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Physical toil or bodily exertion, especially when fatiguing,irksome, or
unavoidable, in distinction from sportive exercise; hard, muscular effort...
Grievously (17 Occurrences)
... grievous charges" (Acts 25:7), "His commandments are not grievous" (1 John 5:3);
okneros, the Revised Version (British and American) "irksome" (Philippians 3:1...
Greievousness
... grievous charges" (Acts 25:7), "His commandments are not grievous" (1 John 5:3);
okneros, the Revised Version (British and American) "irksome" (Philippians 3:1...
Grievous (73 Occurrences)
... grievous charges" (Acts 25:7), "His commandments are not grievous" (1 John 5:3);
okneros, the Revised Version (British and American) "irksome" (Philippians 3:1...
Weary (77 Occurrences)
... traveling. 5. (vt) To make weary of anything; to exhaust the patience of,
as by continuance. 6. (vt) To harass by anythingirksome. 7...
Warnings (6 Occurrences)
... For me to give you the same warnings as before is notirksome to me, while
so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution. (WEY)....
Iri'jah (2 Occurrences)
Iri'jah. Irijah, Iri'jah.Irksome . Multi-Version Concordance Iri'jah (2
Occurrences).... Irijah, Iri'jah.Irksome . Reference Bible.
Ir-moab (1 Occurrence)
Ir-moab.Irksome, Ir-moab. Irnahash . Multi-Version Concordance Ir-moab (1
Occurrence).... (See JPS).Irksome, Ir-moab. Irnahash . Reference Bible.
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