Lexicon mochthos: Toil, labor, hardship, trouble Original Word: μόχθος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance painfulness, travail. From the base of mogis; toil, i.e. (by implication) sadness -- painfulness, travail. see GREEK mogis HELPS Word-studies 3449 móxthos (from mogos, "laborious toil") – wearisome, difficult effort (psychologically or physically); hard work, "implying unusual exertion of energy and effort" (L & N, 1, 42.48). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originakin to mogis Definition toil, hardship NASB Translation hardship (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3449: μόχθοςμόχθος, μόχθου, ὁ, hard and difficult labor, toil, travail; hardship, distress: 2 Corinthians 11:27; 1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:8; see κόπος, 3 b. (Hesiod scut. 306; Pindar, Tragg., Xenophon, others; the Sept. chiefly for עָמָל.) (Synonym: see κόπος, at the end.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek verb μοχθέω (mochteō), which means "to toil" or "to labor."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of toil and labor is עָמָל (amal) [Strong's Hebrew 5999], which similarly conveys the idea of labor, trouble, or hardship. Another related term is יְגִיעַ (yegia) [Strong's Hebrew 3018], which also denotes labor or toil. These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe the burdensome nature of work and the struggles faced by individuals. Usage: • The term μόχθος is used in the New Testament to describe physical or mental exertion, often in the context of apostolic labor or the struggles faced by believers. Context: • The Greek word μόχθος appears in the New Testament to depict the arduous nature of work and the challenges faced by individuals, particularly in the context of ministry and the Christian life. It is used to emphasize the dedication and perseverance required in the face of difficulties. The Apostle Paul frequently uses this term to describe his own experiences and the efforts of his fellow workers in spreading the Gospel. Forms and Transliterations εμόχθησα εμόχθησας εμόχθησεν μοχθεί μοχθείς μοχθήση μόχθοι μόχθοις μοχθον μόχθον μόχθος μόχθου μόχθους μοχθω μοχθώ μόχθω μόχθῳ μοχλοί μοχλός μοχλούς μοχλώ μοχλών mochtho mochthō móchthoi móchthōi mochthon móchthonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 11:27 N-DMSGRK: κόπῳ καὶ μόχθῳ ἐν ἀγρυπνίαις NAS: [I have been] in labor and hardship, through KJV: and painfulness, in INT: labor and toil in watchings 1 Thessalonians 2:9 N-AMS 2 Thessalonians 3:8 N-DMS Strong's Greek 3449 |