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The term "unload" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of unloading, particularly in the sense of casting off burdens, is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. This idea is often associated with the spiritual and emotional relief that comes from trusting in God and relinquishing one's burdens to Him.
Biblical Context1.
Casting Burdens on the Lord: One of the most direct references to the concept of unloading burdens is found in
Psalm 55:22, which states, "Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken" . This verse encourages believers to trust in God's sustaining power and to release their anxieties and troubles to Him.
2.
Jesus' Invitation to Rest: In the New Testament, Jesus extends an invitation to those who are weary and burdened. In
Matthew 11:28-30, He says, "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" . Here, Jesus offers a spiritual unloading, promising rest and relief to those who come to Him.
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Anxiety and Prayer: The Apostle Paul also addresses the concept of unloading burdens through prayer. In
Philippians 4:6-7, he writes, "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" . This passage highlights the importance of prayer as a means of unloading anxieties and receiving divine peace.
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Bearing One Another's Burdens: The concept of unloading is also communal.
Galatians 6:2 instructs believers to "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ" . This verse emphasizes the role of the Christian community in helping each other unload burdens, reflecting the love and support that should characterize the body of Christ.
Theological ImplicationsThe act of unloading burdens onto the Lord is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's sovereignty, care, and provision. It reflects a trust in His ability to handle what is beyond human capacity. This trust is not passive but involves active faith and reliance on God's promises.
Practical ApplicationFor believers, the practice of unloading burdens involves regular prayer, meditation on Scripture, and participation in a supportive faith community. It requires humility to acknowledge one's limitations and the need for divine assistance. By casting burdens on the Lord, Christians experience spiritual freedom and peace, enabling them to live more fully in accordance with God's will.
ConclusionWhile the term "unload" may not appear verbatim in the Bible, its thematic presence is significant. The Scriptures consistently encourage believers to release their burdens to God, trusting in His care and provision. This act of unloading is both a personal and communal practice, integral to the Christian life.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To take the load from; to discharge of a load or cargo; to disburden; as, to unload a ship; to unload a beast.
2. (v. t.) Hence, to relieve from anything onerous.
3. (v. t.) To discharge or remove, as a load or a burden; as, to unload the cargo of a vessel.
4. (v. t.) To draw the charge from; as, to unload a gun.
5. (v. t.) To sell in large quantities, as stock; to get rid of.
6. (v. i.) To perform the act of unloading anything; as, let unload now.
Greek
670. apophortizomai -- to discharge a cargo... a cargo. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apophortizomai Phonetic Spelling:
(ap-of-or-tid'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I
unload, discharge Definition
...unload...2893. kouphizo -- to make light (in weight)
... lighten. From kouphos (light in weight); tounload -- lighten. (ekouphizon) -- 1
Occurrence. 2892, 2893. kouphizo. 2894 . Strong's Numbers.
Library
Acts XXI
... (3) Passing in sight of Cyprus, and leaving it to the left, we sailed to Syria,
and landed at Tyre, for there the ship was tounload her cargo." The change of...
Homer's Obligations to the Sacred Writers.
... appear,. With all th' united labours of the year. Some tounload the fertile
branches run,. Some dry the blackening clusters in the sun,....
"What Mean These Stones?" Josh. Iv. 21
... shape. You can make artificial flowers by the shipload, all one tint, but
the bees won't come round your ship when youunload it!...
Paul's Last Journey to Jerusalem
... After we had said good-by to the elders of Ephesus we sailed to Syria and
landed at Tyre, where the ship was tounload her cargo....
Byzantine Empresses Theodora ii. , Theophano, Zoe, Theodora iii.
... on the quay to witness its arrival, and when the captain of the ship demanded free
entry in the empress's name, Theophilus compelled him tounload and expose...
Real Contact with Jesus. "And Jesus Said, Somebody Hath Touched Me...
... about you. You cannot alwaysunload your burden outside, and come in here
with your hearts prepared to receive the gospel. Ah! it...
Sacred Times --The Lord's Day.
... even Gamaliel, Paul's teacher, and one of the wisest and most liberal Rabbis, let
his ass die on the Sabbath because he thought it a sin tounload him; and...
The Call of Matthew - the Saviour's Welcome to Sinners - Rabbinic...
... But even this was as nothing, compared to the vexation of being constantly stopped
on the journey, having tounload all one's pack-animals, when every bale and...
Alexandria and Rome - the Jewish Communities in the Capitals of...
... region' across the Tiber, which stretched from the slope of the Vatican onwards
and across the Tiber-island, where the boats from Ostia were wont tounload....
The Best of Masters
... die. Thou dost but carry a burden on thy back, and verily, death shall
unload thee ere thou art suffered to enter another world....
Thesaurus
Unload (1 Occurrence)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To take the load from; to discharge of a load
or cargo; to disburden; as, to
unload a ship; to
unload a beast.
...Discharge (30 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To relieve of a charge, load, or burden; to empty
of a load or cargo; to unburden; tounload; as, to discharge a vessel....
Voyage (5 Occurrences)
... 21:3 After sighting Cyprus and leaving that island on our left, we continued our
voyage to Syria and put in at Tyre; for there the ship was tounload her cargo...
Unlade (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (vt) Tounload; to remove, or to have removed, as a load or a burden; to
discharge. Multi-Version Concordance Unlade (1 Occurrence)....
Unloaded (1 Occurrence)
Unlimited (1 Occurrence)
Landed (10 Occurrences)
... Acts 21:3 When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed
to Syria, and landed at Tyre, for there the ship was tounload her cargo....
Island (16 Occurrences)
... 21:3 After sighting Cyprus and leaving that island on our left, we continued our
voyage to Syria and put in at Tyre; for there the ship was tounload her cargo...
Dump (1 Occurrence)
... 7. (vt) To put or throw down with more or less of violence; hence, tounload
from a cart by tilting it; as, to dump sand, coal, etc....
Cargo (7 Occurrences)
... Acts 21:3 When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed
to Syria, and landed at Tyre, for there the ship was tounload her cargo....
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