φορέω
phoreō
to wear
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word φορέω (phoreō) means "to wear." This word is used six times in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited but specific range of usage. The meaning of φορέω is straightforward, conveying the idea of carrying or having something on one's person, such as clothing or a burden. The significance of φορέω lies in its ability to convey a sense of carrying or bearing something, which can be physical or metaphorical. This word can be used to describe both literal and figurative burdens, highlighting the idea that what we wear or carry can have a profound impact on our lives.
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Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
John 19:5Jesus therefore came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. Pilate said to them, “Behold, the man!”
Romans 13:4for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
1 Corinthians 15:49As we have borne the image of those made of dust, let’s also bear the image of the heavenly.
1 Corinthians 15:49As we have borne the image of those made of dust, let’s also bear the image of the heavenly.
James 2:3and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing and say, “Sit here in a good place;” and you tell the poor man, “Stand there,” or “Sit by my footstool”