Strong's Lexicon Phortounatos: Laden, burdened Original Word: φορτουνατος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "phortos" (Strong's 5414), meaning "load" or "burden." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of burdens is "מַשָּׂא" (massa, Strong's 4853), which also means burden or load. Usage: The term "Phortounatos" is used to describe something or someone that is heavily laden or burdened. It conveys the idea of carrying a significant weight, whether literal or metaphorical. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to spiritual or moral burdens. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of being burdened was commonly understood in both physical and metaphorical terms. People were familiar with the physical burdens of labor and travel, as well as the metaphorical burdens of societal expectations and personal responsibilities. The New Testament frequently uses the imagery of burdens to illustrate spiritual truths, emphasizing the relief and freedom found in Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition "prosperous, lucky," Fortunatus, a Christian NASB Translation Fortunatus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5415: ΦορτουνᾶτοςΦορτουνᾶτος (or Φουρτουνατος R G), Φορτουνάτου, ὁ (a Latin name, 'happy'), Fortunatus, a Christian of Corinth (cf. Lightfoot on Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 59(65 [ET])): 1 Corinthians 16:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Fortunatus. Of Latin origin; "fortunate"; Fortunatus, a Christian -- Fortunatus. Forms and Transliterations Φορτουνατου Φορτουνάτου Phortounatou PhortounátouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |