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Strong's G5412 φορτίζω (phortizo)

Phortizo means “lade” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5412 — nethin (“Nethinims”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5412
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G5412 Quick Answer

Strong's G5412 φορτίζω (phortizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phortizo (for-tid'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to load up (a vessel or animal) 2. (figuratively) to overburden with ceremony (or spiritual anxiety) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include heavy and lade. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
phortizo (for-tid'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to load up (a vessel or animal) 2. (figuratively) to overburden with ceremony (or spiritual anxiety)
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
heavy and lade

Meaning and Definition

phortizo (for-tid'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to load up (a vessel or animal) 2. (figuratively) to overburden with ceremony (or spiritual anxiety) [from G5414] KJV: lade, by heavy laden Root(s): G5414

Original Word
φορτίζω
Transliteration
phortizo
Derivation
Root: φόρτος R1: 5414
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5412. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to burden

Usage: φορτίζω (φόρτος), [in LXX: Eze.16:33 (שָׁחַד) * ;] to load: with dupl. accusative, Luk.11:46; pass., to be laden: metaphorically (EV, heavy laden), Mat.11:28.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5412 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render phortizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

heavy Matthew 11:28 lade Luke 11:46

How Strong's G5412 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5412 (φορτίζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5412 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5412 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 11:28 KJV

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Luke 11:46 KJV

And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

Strong's G5412 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ezekiel 16:33 Septuagint / Brenton

She has even given rewards to all that went a-whoring after her, and thou hast given rewards to all thy lovers, yea, thou didst load them with rewards, that they should come to thee from every side for thy fornication.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5412.

Ezekiel 16:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
She has even given rewards to all that went a-whoring after her, and thou hast given rewards to all thy lovers, yea, thou didst load them with rewards, that they should come to thee from every side for thy fornication.
Matthew 11:28 New Testament, KJV
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Luke 11:46 New Testament, KJV
And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5412, grouped by book.

Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 16:33
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 11:28
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 11:46

Strong's G5412 FAQ

What does phortizo (φορτίζω) mean?

Phortizo (Strong's G5412) is a Greek word most simply glossed "lade". phortizo (for-tid'-zo) v. 1. (properly) to load up (a vessel or animal) 2. (figuratively) to overburden with ceremony (or spiritual anxiety)

How many times is phortizo (φορτίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G5412 across 3 books.

Where can I study phortizo (φορτίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5412 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate phortizo (φορτίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as heavy and lade. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5412 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5412, with linked reader references where each row is available.