Matthew 11:30

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Berean Standard Bible:

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

American Standard Version:

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} my{G3450} yoke{G2218} is easy{G5543}, and{G2532} my{G3450} burden{G5413} is{G2076} light{G1645}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 John 5:3

  • For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

John 16:33

  • These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Philippians 4:13

  • I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

2 Corinthians 12:9

  • And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 12:10

  • Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Galatians 5:1

  • ¶ Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Micah 6:8

  • He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

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Commentary for Matthew 11:30

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
  3. Strong's Number: G2218
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζυγός
    Transliteration: zygós
    Pronunciation: dzoo-gos'
    Description: from the root of (to join, especially by a "yoke"); a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales):--pair of balances, yoke.
  4. Strong's Number: G5543
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χρηστός
    Transliteration: chrēstós
    Pronunciation: khrase-tos'
    Description: from χράομαι; employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals):--better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind.
  5. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  6. Strong's Number: G5413
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φορτίον
    Transliteration: phortíon
    Pronunciation: for-tee'-on
    Description: diminutive of φόρτος; an invoice (as part of freight), i.e. (figuratively) a task or service:--burden.
  7. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  8. Strong's Number: G1645
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐλαφρός
    Transliteration: elaphrós
    Pronunciation: el-af-ros'
    Description: probably akin to ἐλαύνω and the base of ἐλάσσων; light, i.e. easy:--light.