Meaning
A burden is a heavy load carried by a person or animal; something difficult to bear.
The word may also refer to a responsibility or obligation.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, burden refers to a physical load, a responsibility, a hardship, or a message declared by a prophet.
The term is used both literally and figuratively throughout the Bible.
Key References
- Numbers 11:11
- Psalm 55:22
- Isaiah 13:1
- Jeremiah 23:33
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Galatians 6:2
- Galatians 6:5
- Revelation 2:24
Related Terms
- Labour
- Yoke
- Load
- Prophecy
- Affliction