Strong's Lexicon apophortizomai: To unload, to discharge Original Word: ἀποφορτίζομαι Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀπό (apo, meaning "from" or "away") and φορτίζω (phortizo, meaning "to load" or "to burden"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀποφορτίζομαι, the concept of unloading or relieving burdens can be related to Hebrew terms such as נָשָׂא (nasa, meaning "to lift" or "to carry") and שָׁלַךְ (shalach, meaning "to cast" or "to throw"). Usage: The verb ἀποφορτίζομαι (apophortizomai) is used to describe the action of unloading or discharging a burden or cargo. In a biblical context, it can metaphorically refer to the act of relieving oneself of burdens or responsibilities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of unloading was commonly associated with maritime activities, where ships would unload their cargo at ports. This imagery would have been familiar to the original audience of the New Testament, as trade and transportation by sea were integral to the economy and daily life. The metaphor of unloading burdens can also be seen in philosophical and religious contexts, where individuals seek relief from moral or spiritual burdens. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom apo and phortizó Definition to discharge a cargo NASB Translation unload (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 670: ἀποφορτίζομαιἀποφορτίζομαι; (φορτίζω to load; φόρτος a load), to disburden oneself; τί, to lay down a load, unlade, discharge: τόν γόμον, of a ship, Acts 21:3; cf. Meyer and DeWette at the passage; Winers Grammar, 349f (328f). (Elsewhere also used of sailors lightening ship during a storm in order to avoid shipwreck: Philo de praem. et poen. § 5 κυβερνήτης, χειμωνων ἀπιγινομενων, ἀποφορτίζεται; Athen. 2, 5, p. 37 c. and following, where it occurs twice.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unloadFrom apo and the middle voice of phortizo; to unload -- unlade. see GREEK apo see GREEK phortizo Forms and Transliterations απέφραξε απέχυνε αποφορτιζομενον αποφορτιζόμενον ἀποφορτιζόμενον αποφυσώμενος αποχεείς apophortizomenon apophortizómenonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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