Acts 15:10

νῦν οὖν τί πειράζετε τὸν θεόν ἐπιθεῖναι ζυγὸν ἐπὶ τὸν τράχηλον τῶν μαθητῶν ὃν οὔτε οἱ πατέρες ἡμῶν οὔτε ἡμεῖς ἰσχύσαμεν βαστάσαι
Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
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Galatians 5:1

τῇ ἐλευθερίᾳ οὖν ᾖ Χριστὸς ἡμᾶς ἠλευθέρωσεν· στήκετε καὶ μὴ πάλιν ζυγῷ δουλείας ἐνέχεσθε
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Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made free, us and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Matthew 23:4

δεσμεύουσιν γὰρ φορτία βαρέα καὶ δυσβάστακτα καὶ ἐπιτιθέασιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ὤμους τῶν ἀνθρώπων τῷ δὲ δακτύλῳ αὐτῶν οὐ θέλουσιν κινῆσαι αὐτά
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For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

Galatians 4:9

νῦν δὲ γνόντες θεόν μᾶλλον δὲ γνωσθέντες ὑπὸ θεοῦ πῶς ἐπιστρέφετε πάλιν ἐπὶ τὰ ἀσθενῆ καὶ πτωχὰ στοιχεῖα οἷς πάλιν ἄνωθεν δουλεύειν θέλετε
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But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

Hebrews 9:9

ἥτις παραβολὴ εἰς τὸν καιρὸν τὸν ἐνεστηκότα καθ' ὃν δῶρά τε καὶ θυσίαι προσφέρονται μὴ δυνάμεναι κατὰ συνείδησιν τελειῶσαι τὸν λατρεύοντα
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Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

Isaiah 7:12

וַיֹּאמֶר אָחָז לֹא-אֶשְׁאַל וְלֹֽא-אֲנַסֶּה אֶת-יְהוָֽה׃
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But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the LORD.

Matthew 11:28

Δεῦτε πρός με πάντες οἱ κοπιῶντες καὶ πεφορτισμένοι κἀγὼ ἀναπαύσω ὑμᾶς
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Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 4:7

Ἔφη αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς Πάλιν γέγραπται Οὐκ ἐκπειράσεις Κύριον τὸν Θεόν σου
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Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Exodus 17:2

וַיָּרֶב הָעָם עִם-מֹשֶׁה וַיֹּאמְרוּ תְּנוּ-לָנוּ מַיִם וְנִשְׁתֶּה וַיֹּאמֶר לָהֶם מֹשֶׁה מַה-תְּרִיבוּן עִמָּדִי מַה-תְּנַסּוּן אֶת-יְהוָֽה׃
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Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?

Hebrews 3:9

οὗ ἐπείρασαν με οἱ πατέρες ὑμῶν ἐδοκιμασάν με καὶ εἶδον τὰ ἔργα μου τεσσαράκοντα ἔτη·
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When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.

Galatians 4:1

Λέγω δέ ἐφ' ὅσον χρόνον ὁ κληρονόμος νήπιός ἐστιν οὐδὲν διαφέρει δούλου κύριος πάντων ὤν
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Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth from nothing a servant, though he be lord of all;
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Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: νῦν · noon
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In the KJV here: now
now ×116 henceforth ×5 present ×3 this ×2 are now ×1 at this time ×1 even now ×1 it is now ×1
Strong's Definition G3568
now, henceforth, present, time, this, …
nyn
___%___now___%___ (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • at this time, the present, now
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 20 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: οὖν · oon
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In the KJV here: therefore
therefore ×244 then ×188 so ×14 and ×8 now ×8 wherefore ×8 but ×5 seeing then ×3
Strong's Definition G3767
therefore, then, so, now, and, …
oun
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, these things being so
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 32 English renderings
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Grammar I-ASN
Interrogative Pronoun — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τί Speech Interrogative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: τίς · tees
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In the KJV here: why
what ×250 who ×102 why ×69 whom ×18 which ×16 whose ×9 whether ×8 how ×6
Strong's Definition G5101
what, who, why, whom, which, …
tis
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • who, which, what
Variations 13 forms of this word
Translations 42 English renderings
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Verb — Present Active Indicative, second person plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "you (a group)"
πειράζετε Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Second Number Plural
Dictionary form: πειράζω · pee-RA-zoh
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In the KJV here: tempt ye
tempting ×5 tempt ye ×4 tempted ×3 to be tempted ×2 and tempting ×1 be tempted ×1 being tempted ×1 examine ×1
Strong's Definition G3985
tempted, tempting, tempt, tried, tempter, …
peirazō
to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
  • to try whether a thing can be done
    • to attempt, endeavor
    to try, make trial of, test: for the purpose of ascertaining his quantity, or what he thinks, or how he will behave himself
    • in a good sense
      • "in a bad sense, to test one maliciously, craftily to put to the proof his feelings or judgments"to try or test one's faith, virtue, character, by enticement to sin
      • to solicit to sin, to tempt
        • of the temptations of the devil
      after the Old Testament usage
      • of God: to inflict evils upon one in order to prove his character and the steadfastness of his faith
        • "men are said to tempt God by exhibitions of distrust, as though they wished to try whether he is not justly distrusted"by impious or wicked conduct to test God's justice and patience, and to challenge him, as it were to give proof of his perfections
Variations 20 forms of this word
Translations 29 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In the KJV here: god
god ×691 god of ×296 of god ×183 god to ×25 god unto ×19 gods ×17 god ×9 to god ×8
Strong's Definition G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
  • a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities
    • "the Godhead, trinity
    • God the Father, the first person in the trinity
      • "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
    spoken of the only and true God
    • refers to the things of God
      • "his counsels, interests, things due to him
    whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way
    • God's representative or viceregent
      • of magistrates and judges
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 72 English renderings
God Elohim
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Verb — Active the subject does the action — "he ___s"
ἐπιθεῖναι Speech Verb Voice Active
Dictionary form: ἐπιτίθημι · eh-pee-TEE-thay-mee
In English
In the KJV here: to put
he laid ×4 and lay ×2 he put ×2 laid ×2 shall add ×2 and laid ×1 and put ×1 and put on ×1
Strong's Definition G2007
laid, put, lay, add, putting, …
epitithēmi
to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
  • in the active voice
    • to put or lay upon
      • "to add to
    in the middle voice
    • to have put on, bid to be laid on
      • "to lay or throw one's self upon"to attack one, to make an assault on one
Variations 22 forms of this word
Translations 35 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ζυγὸν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ζυγός · zoo-GOSE
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In the KJV here: a yoke
yoke ×2 a pair of balances ×1 a yoke ×1 the yoke ×1 with the yoke ×1
Strong's Definition G2218
yoke, balances
zygos
a coupling, i.e., (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
  • a yoke
    • a yoke that is put on draught cattle
      • "metaphorically, used of any burden or bondage
      • as that of slavery
        • "of troublesome laws imposed on one, especially of the Mosaic law, hence the name is so transferred to the commands of Christ as to contrast them with the commands of the Pharisees which were a veritable 'yoke'; yet even Christ's commands must be submitted to, though easier to be kept
    a balance, pair of scales
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
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Preposition
ἐπὶ Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐπί · eh-PEE
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In the KJV here: upon
on ×186 upon ×153 in ×117 over ×48 unto ×46 to ×41 at ×40 against ×37
Strong's Definition G1909
on, upon, in, over, unto, …
epi
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc
  • upon, on, at, by, before
    • "of position, on, at, by, over, against"to, over, on, at, across, against
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 77 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τράχηλον Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: τράχηλος · TRA-hay-lose
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In the KJV here: neck
neck ×6 necks ×1
Strong's Definition G5137
neck, necks
trachēlos
the throat (neck), i.e., (figuratively) life
  • to be ready to incur the most imminent peril to life
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Definite Article — Genitive, masculine plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"
τῶν Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Noun — Genitive, masculine plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"
μαθητῶν Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: μαθητής · ma-thay-TASE
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In the KJV here: of disciples
disciples ×202 disciple ×20 disciples of ×10 to disciples ×6 unto disciples ×6 disciples to ×5 of disciples ×4 a disciple ×2
Strong's Definition G3101
disciples, disciple
mathētēs
a learner, i.e., pupil
  • a learner, pupil, disciple
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
Disciple
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Relative Pronoun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ὃν Speech Relative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὅς · hose
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In the KJV here: which
which ×356 whom ×202 that ×137 who ×85 whose ×46 whosoever ×46 what ×40 to whom ×32
Strong's Definition G3739
which, whom, that, who, whose, …
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 153 English renderings
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Conjunction
οὔτε Speech Conjunction More Negative
Dictionary form: οὔτε · OO-teh
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In the KJV here: neither
neither ×45 nor ×40 nor yet ×4 no not ×1 not ×1 nothing ×1 which are neither ×1 yet not ×1
Strong's Definition G3777
neither, nor, not, yet, nothing
oute
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • neither, and not
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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Definite Article — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
οἱ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Noun — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
πατέρες Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: πατήρ · pa-TARE
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In the KJV here: fathers
father ×263 fathers ×55 the father ×31 father of ×13 of father ×7 a father ×5 o father ×5 of fathers ×4
Strong's Definition G3962
father, fathers, parents
patēr
a ___%___father___%___ (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • generator or male ancestor
    • either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents
      • "a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David
      • fathers i.e., ancestors, forefathers, founders of a race
      one advanced in years, a senior
    metaphorically
    • the originator and transmitter of anything
      • the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself
        • "one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds
      one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way"a title of honor
      • teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received
        • "the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others
    God is called the Father
    • of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler
      • "of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector
      • of spiritual beings and of all men
      of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father"the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out...
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 35 English renderings
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In the KJV here: our
our ×240 us ×71 of our ×47 of us ×10 we ×5 as we ×3 is our ×3 ours ×3
Strong's Definition G2257
our, us, we, ours, company
hēmōn
of (or from) us
  • our, we, us
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 30 English renderings
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Conjunction
οὔτε Speech Conjunction More Negative
Dictionary form: οὔτε · OO-teh
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In the KJV here: nor
neither ×45 nor ×40 nor yet ×4 no not ×1 not ×1 nothing ×1 which are neither ×1 yet not ×1
Strong's Definition G3777
neither, nor, not, yet, nothing
oute
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • neither, and not
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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In the KJV here: we
we ×119 are we ×2 us ×2 shall not we ×1 we ourselves ×1 when we ×1
Strong's Definition G2249
we, us, ourselves
hēmeis
we (only used when emphatic)
  • us, we etc.
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Verb — Aorist Active Indicative, first person plural the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "we"
ἰσχύσαμεν Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἰσχύω · ee-SKOO-oh
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In the KJV here: were able
they could ×4 availeth ×3 could ×3 able they were ×2 prevailed ×2 able is ×1 able was ×1 and prevailed ×1
Strong's Definition G2480
could, able, availeth, prevailed, whole, …
ischyō
to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • to be strong
    • to be strong in body, to be robust, to be in sound health
    to have power
    • to have power as shown by extraordinary deeds
      • to exert, wield power, to have strength to overcome
      to be a force, avail"to be serviceable"to be able, can
Variations 13 forms of this word
Translations 20 English renderings
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Verb — Aorist Active the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s"
βαστάσαι Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active
Dictionary form: βαστάζω · va-STA-zoh
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In the KJV here: to bear
to bear ×4 bare ×3 bear ×3 bearing ×2 shall bear ×2 bear doth ×1 bear ye ×1 bearest ×1
Strong's Definition G941
bear, bare, borne, bearing, bearest, …
bastazō
to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)
  • to take up with the hands
    • "to take up in order to carry or bear, to put upon one's self (something) to be carried
    • to bear what is burdensome
    to bear, to carry
    • to carry on one's person
      • "to sustain, i.e., uphold, support
    to bear away, carry off
Variations 20 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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