In the context of biblical themes, "loading" can be understood as the act of bearing burdens, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. The concept of loading is often associated with the responsibilities and trials that individuals must carry throughout their lives. The Bible addresses the idea of burdens and the divine assistance available to those who are weighed down.

Physical Burdens

The Bible frequently references the physical burdens that people carry, often in the context of labor and toil. In the Old Testament, the Israelites experienced the heavy burdens of slavery in Egypt. Exodus 1:11 states, "So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over them to oppress them with forced labor." This verse highlights the physical and oppressive nature of the burdens placed upon the Israelites.

Emotional and Spiritual Burdens

Beyond physical burdens, the Bible also speaks to the emotional and spiritual loads that individuals bear. In Psalm 55:22 , the psalmist encourages believers to "Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." This verse underscores the importance of relying on God for support and relief from the emotional and spiritual weights that can overwhelm a person.

Jesus and the Invitation to Rest

In the New Testament, Jesus extends an invitation to those who are burdened. Matthew 11:28-30 records Jesus' words: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Here, Jesus offers a profound promise of rest and relief, contrasting the heavy burdens of life with the lightness of His yoke.

Bearing One Another's Burdens

The concept of loading also extends to the communal responsibility of bearing one another's burdens. Galatians 6:2 instructs believers to "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This directive emphasizes the importance of mutual support and compassion within the Christian community, reflecting the love and care that Christ exemplified.

Divine Assistance and Strength

Throughout Scripture, there is a recurring theme of divine assistance in bearing burdens. Isaiah 46:4 reassures believers with God's promise: "Even to your old age I will be the same, and even to your graying years I will bear you! I have done it, and I will carry you; I will bear and deliver you." This verse highlights God's unwavering commitment to support and sustain His people throughout their lives.

In summary, the biblical concept of loading encompasses the various burdens individuals face, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. The Scriptures provide guidance on how to manage these burdens through reliance on God, the support of the Christian community, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Load.

2. (n.) The act of putting a load on or into.

3. (n.) A load; cargo; burden.

6006. amas -- to load, carry a load
... root Definition to load, carry a load NASB Word Usage bears our burden (1), borne
(1), burdensome (1), lift (1), loaded (3), loading (1), took their load (1). ...
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The Presentation of the Blessed virgin in the Temple
... had. They made a very fine herd. I saw him now busy loading the luggage
on a pack animal standing before the house. Mary's clothes ...
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Joseph the Dreamer.
... He was very strong for his years, and joined with the women in tying the grain into
bundles, and loading it on the asses; and it was very hard work, indeed ...
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The Providence Before us May be Farther Improved to Quicken us in ...
... may be able to learn more in an Hour, than the Labour of Days could now teach them;
besides that we are apprehensive of Danger in over-loading their tender ...
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'the Angel Adjutant'
... them there, half dressed, and that in a draggle-tailed slovenliness incomparably
horrible; and if you could hear their appalling language loading their hoarse ...
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Letter xvi. Charity.
... consider how many and aggravated are your offences against God, and yet that his
long-suffering bears with your perverseness, and he is daily loading you with ...
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Israel at the Red Sea
... No doubt the children of Israel supposed that now all was over; the Egyptians has
sent them away, entreating them to depart, and loading them with riches. ...
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There were Some Bold Young Men of the Village of Dabaritta...
... They also came to me to Tarichese, with four mules' loading of garments, and other
furniture; and the weight of the silver they brought was not small, and ...
/.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 26 there were some.htm

The Scourging of Jesus.
... ordered to conduct him through the midst of the furious multitude to the forum,
which they did with the utmost brutality, at the same time loading him with ...
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Alexandria and Rome - the Jewish Communities in the Capitals of ...
... of busy people; what a very Babel of languages; what a commingling of old and new
world civilisation; and what a variety of wares piled up, loading or unloading ...
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Upon Our Lord's SermonOn the Mount
... their souls. "But why," say they, "is it clogged with other things? What
need of loading it with doing and suffering? These are ...
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Loading (2 Occurrences)
... 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Load. 2. (n.) The act of putting a load on or into. 3.
(n.) A load; cargo; burden. Multi-Version Concordance Loading (2 Occurrences). ...
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Loads (12 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 13:15 In those days saw I in Judah some men treading winepresses on the
Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and loading donkeys therewith; as also wine ...
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Loadeth (3 Occurrences)

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Lighter (10 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A large boat or barge, mainly used in unloading or loading vessels which
can not reach the wharves at the place of shipment or delivery. ...
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Lading (7 Occurrences)
... & vb. n.) of Lade. 2. (n.) The act of loading. 3. (n.) That which lades or constitutes
a load or cargo; freight; burden; as, the lading of a ship. Int. ...
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Winepresses (5 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 13:15 In those days saw I in Judah some men treading winepresses on the
Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and loading donkeys therewith; as also wine ...
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Figs (27 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 13:15 In those days saw I in Judah some men treading winepresses on the
Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and loading donkeys therewith; as also wine ...
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Treading (26 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 13:15 In those days saw I in Judah some men treading winepresses on the
Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and loading donkeys therewith; as also wine ...
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Ezra (28 Occurrences)
... with him a company of Israelites (Ezra 8). Artaxerxes manifested great interest
in Ezra's undertaking, granting him "all his request," and loading him with ...
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Presses (12 Occurrences)
... Nehemiah 13:15 In those days saw I in Judah some men treading winepresses on the
Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and loading donkeys therewith; as also wine ...
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