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φορέω (G5409)

phoréō

for-eh'-o

from φόρος; to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment:--bear, wear.

Abbott–Smith

φορέω, -ῶ [in LXX: Pr 16:23 (יָסַף hi.), Si 11:5, al. ;]
frequent. of φέρω, denoting repeated or habitual action (cf. Tr., Syn., § lviii), most commonly used of clothing, weapons, etc., to bear constantly, wear: Mt 11:8, Jo 19:5, Ro 13:4, I Co 15:49, Ja 2:3.†

From G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), in the public domain.


5 occurrences

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  • Matthew 11:8
    But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.
  • John 19:5
    Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!
  • Romans 13:4
    For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:49
    And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
  • James 2:3
    And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: