3 occurrences

'Burden' in the Bible

The king replied to Absalom, “No, my son, we should not all go, or we would be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he wasn’t willing to go, though he did bless him.

David said to him, “If you go away with me, you’ll be a burden to me,

Verse ConceptsHeavy Burdens

I’m now 80 years old. Can I discern what is pleasant and what is not? Can your servant taste what he eats or drinks? Can I still hear the voice of male and female singers? Why should your servant be an added burden to my lord the king?

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesKnowledge Of Good And EvilVoicesNatural DeafnessSingers

Bible Theasaurus

Encumbrance (2 instances)
Essence (7 instances)
Gist (1 instance)
Gravity (4 instances)

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