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5413 φορτίον phortion [for-tee’-on] diminutive of 5414 phortos loading; n n; TDNT-9:84,1252; [{See TDNT 827 }] AV-burden 5; 5

1) a burden, load

1a) of the freight or lading of a ship

2) metaph.

2a) of burdensome rites

2b) of the obligations Christ lays upon his followers, and styles a "burden" by way of the contrast to the precepts of the Pharisees, the observance of which was most oppressive

2c) faults of the conscience which oppress the soul

• For Synonyms see entry 5819