φορτίον. This word was applied to the pack usually carried by a porter or a soldier on the march. In Matthew 11:30 Christ employs this figure to describe the burden which he lays on each of his disciples (τὸ φορτίον μου), and here it denotes the regular daily burden laid on Christians. It is necessary to distinguish this from the heavy loads (βάρη) to which Galatians 6:2 refers as needing the help of Christian brethren for the relief of overtaxed carriers.

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Old Testament