Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
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Morrish Bible Dictionary
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Besides the common use of this word, it occurs at the commencement of several prophecies; as 'The burden of Babylon,' 'the burden of Moab.' Isaiah 13:1; Isaiah 15:1; etc. The learned are not agreed as to the force of massa in such places: its natural meaning would be 'a judgement that lies heavy on the people;' but some take its meaning to be 'an oracle or sentence pronounced against them.' The word occurs also in Jeremiah 23:33-38 , where it is 'the burden of the Lord.' The false prophets were not to use this expression, as if they had a message from God. If they did, it should bring judgement upon them. The same word is translated 'prophecy' in Proverbs 30:1; Proverbs 31:1 .
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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Burden'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/b/burden.html. 1897.
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Burden'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/b/burden.html. 1897.
