Hebrew · H4853, G5413

מַשָּׂא

A burden ; specifically, tribute , or (abstractly) porterage ; figuratively, an utterance , chiefly a doom , especially singing ; mental, desire · burden

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מַשָּׂאH4853a burden ; specifically, tribute , or (abstractly) porterage ; figuratively, an utterance , chiefly a doom , especially singing ; mental, desire

Pronunciationmassāʾ

Literal weight becomes prophetic weight: burden evolves from physical load to oracular utterance or doom-laden proclamation.

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φορτίονG5413burden

Pronunciationphortíon

A burden designed to be carried; lighter and more bearable than the heavier βάρος.

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What does מַשָּׂא (massa) mean in the Bible?

מַשָּׂא · φορτίον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "load or burden carried in labor or trade".

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What does מַשָּׂא · φορτίον mean in the Bible?

מַשָּׂא · φορτίον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "load or burden carried in labor or trade".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4853, G5413?

H4853, G5413 is connected to 65 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. load or burden carried in labor or trade

Strong'sH4853, G5413

Lexical occurrences65 verses

Source Gloss

load or burden carried in labor or trade

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