Lexicon kopiaó: To labor, to toil, to grow weary, to work hard Original Word: κοπιάω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance labor, toil, be wearied. From a derivative of kopos; to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard -- (bestow) labour, toil, be wearied. see GREEK kopos HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2872 kopiáō (from 2873 /kópos, "exhausting labor") – to labor until worn-out, depleted (exhausted). See 2873 (kopos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kopos Definition to grow weary, toil NASB Translation diligently labor (1), grown weary (1), hard-working (1), labor (3), labored (4), labors (1), toil (4), wearied (1), weary (1), work hard (1), worked (2), worked hard (1), worked hard worked hard (1), workers (1), working hard (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2872: κοπιάωκοπιάω, κοπιῶ (3 person plural κοπιουσιν (for κοπιῶσιν), Matthew 6:28 Tr; cf. ἐρωτάω, at the beginning); 1 aorist ἐκοπίασα; perfect κεκοπίακα (2 person singular κεκοπίακες, Revelation 2:3 L T Tr WH, cf. (Winers Grammar, § 13, 2 c.); Buttmann, 43 (38) (and his translation of Apollonius Dyscolus, p. 54 n.; Tdf. Proleg., p. 123; WHs Appendix, p. 166; Sophocles' Lexicon, p. 39)); (κόπος, which see); 1. as in Aristophanes, Josephus, Plutarch, others, to grow weary, tired, exhausted, (with toil or burdens or grief): Matthew 11:28; Revelation 2:3; κεκοπιακώς ἐκ τῆς ὁδοιπορίας, John 4:6 (ὑπό τῆς ὁδοιπορίας,Josephus, Antiquities 2, 15, 3; δραμοῦνται καί οὐ κοπιασουσι, Isaiah 40:31). 2. in Biblical Greek alone, to labor with wearisome effort, to toil (the Sept. for יָגַע ); of bodily labor: absolutely, Matthew 6:28; Luke 5:5; Luke 12:27 (not Tdf.); John 4:38; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 4:12; Ephesians 4:28; 2 Timothy 2:6 (cf. Winers Grammar, 556 (517); Buttmann, 390 (334)); τί, upon a thing, John 4:38. of the toilsome efforts of teachers in proclaiming and promoting the kingdom of God and Christ: 1 Corinthians 15:10; 1 Corinthians 16:16 (cf. John 4:38); followed by ἐν with the dative of the thing in which one labors, ἐν λόγῳ καί διδασκαλία, 1 Timothy 5:17; ἐν ὑμῖν,among you, 1 Thessalonians 5:12; ἐν κυρίῳ (see ἐν, I. 6 b., p. 211b middle (L brackets the clause)), Romans 16:12; εἰς τινα, for one, for his benefit, Romans 16:6; Galatians 4:11 (cf. Buttmann, 242 (200); Winer's Grammar, 503 (469)); εἰς τοῦτο, looking to this (viz. that piety has the promise of life), 1 Timothy 4:10; εἰς ὁ, to which end, Colossians 1:29; εἰς κενόν, in vain, Philippians 2:16 (κενῶς ἐκοπίασα, of the frustrated labor of the prophets, Isaiah 49:4). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κοπιάω, similar concepts of labor and toil can be found in Hebrew words such as עָמַל (amal, Strong's 5998) and יָגַע (yaga, Strong's 3021), which convey the ideas of laboring, toiling, and growing weary. These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe both physical labor and the burdens of life. Usage: The verb κοπιάω is used in the New Testament to describe physical or mental exertion, often in the context of ministry or spiritual labor. It conveys the sense of diligent effort and perseverance. Context: The Greek verb κοπιάω appears in various contexts within the New Testament, emphasizing the concept of laborious effort and dedication. It is frequently used by the Apostle Paul to describe his own ministry and the work of fellow believers. This term underscores the commitment and endurance required in the Christian life, both in physical endeavors and spiritual pursuits. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:28 V-PIA-3PGRK: αὐξάνουσιν οὐ κοπιῶσιν οὐδὲ νήθουσιν NAS: grow; they do not toil nor KJV: how they grow; they toil not, neither INT: they grow [they do] not labor nor do they spin Matthew 11:28 V-PPA-NMP Luke 5:5 V-APA-NMP Luke 12:27 V-PIA-3S John 4:6 V-RPA-NMS John 4:38 V-RIA-2P John 4:38 V-RIA-3P Acts 20:35 V-PPA-AMP Romans 16:6 V-AIA-3S Romans 16:12 V-PPA-AFP Romans 16:12 V-AIA-3S 1 Corinthians 4:12 V-PIA-1P 1 Corinthians 15:10 V-AIA-1S 1 Corinthians 16:16 V-PPA-DMS Galatians 4:11 V-RIA-1S Ephesians 4:28 V-PMA-3S Philippians 2:16 V-AIA-1S Colossians 1:29 V-PIA-1S 1 Thessalonians 5:12 V-PPA-AMP 1 Timothy 4:10 V-PIA-1P 1 Timothy 5:17 V-PPA-NMP 2 Timothy 2:6 V-PPA-AMS Revelation 2:3 V-RPA-NMP Strong's Greek 2872 |
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