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Strong's Lexicon abarés: Not burdensome, light, unburdensome Original Word: ἀβαρής Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: abarés Pronunciation: ah-bar-ACE Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ar-ace') Definition: not burdensome, bringing no weight or oppression upon. Meaning: The term ἀβαρής means "not burdensome" or "free from weight." It conveys the idea of being light or not imposing a burden. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and the root βαρής (barḗs), meaning "heavy" or "burdensome." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀβαρής in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as the concept of "not burdensome" is contextually specific to the Greek New Testament. However, related Hebrew concepts might include terms that convey lightness or the absence of burden, such as קַל (qal, Strong's H7043), meaning "light" or "insignificant," though this is not a direct translation. Usage: The word ἀβαρής is used in the New Testament to describe a state of being that is free from imposing a burden on others. It is often used in the context of financial or moral obligations, emphasizing a lack of imposition or demand. Context: The Greek term ἀβαρής appears in the New Testament in contexts where the Apostle Paul emphasizes his efforts to not be a financial burden to the churches he ministered to. This term is found in 2 Corinthians 11:9 and 1 Thessalonians 2:9, where Paul highlights his commitment to self-sufficiency and his desire to preach the gospel without placing a financial strain on the believers. In 2 Corinthians 11:9 (BSB), Paul states, "And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so." Here, ἀβαρής underscores Paul's dedication to maintaining his ministry without causing financial hardship to the Corinthian church. Similarly, in 1 Thessalonians 2:9 (BSB), Paul reminds the Thessalonians, "Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil; we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God." This usage again highlights Paul's commitment to ensuring that his ministry was not a financial burden to the believers. The use of ἀβαρής reflects a broader principle in Paul's ministry: the importance of self-reliance and the avoidance of unnecessary burdens on the Christian community. This principle is consistent with the teachings of Christ, who emphasized servanthood and selflessness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and baros Definition not burdensome NASB Translation from being a burden (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4: ἀβαρής ἀβαρής, (ές (βάρος weight), without weight, light; tropically, not burdensome: ἀβαρῆ ὑμῖν, ἐμαυτόν ἐτήρησα I have avoided burdening you with expense on my account, 2 Corinthians 11:9; see 1 Thessalonians 2:9, cf. 6. (From Aristotle down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance not burdensome From a (as a negative particle) and baros; weightless, i.e. (figuratively) not burdensome -- from being burdensome. see GREEK a see GREEK baros Forms and Transliterations αβαρη αβαρή ἀβαρῆ αβασίλευτόν άβατον άβατος άβατός αβάτω αβατωθή abare abarê abarē abarē̂ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 11:9 Adj-AMS GRK: ἐν παντὶ ἀβαρῆ ἐμαυτὸν ὑμῖν NAS: myself from being a burden to you, and will continue KJV: myself from being burdensome unto you, INT: in everything not burdensome myself to you Strong's Greek 4 1 Occurrence ἀβαρῆ — 1 Occ.