Matthew 11:30
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ”
χρηστολογία
Fair speech, plausibility, smooth talk. Chrēstología. Paul warns that such words deceive the hearts of the naive. Eloquence without integrity is manipulation. Test words by their fruit, not their finish.
ζυγός
Yoke
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ζυγός
Yoke, burden, pair of scales. Zugos. My yoke is easy and my burden is light. A yoke is shared. When you take Jesus's yoke He bears most of the weight. You never carry it alone.
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φορτίον
Burden
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φορτίον
Burden, load, cargo. Phortion. Jesus says his burden is light, and the loads religious leaders heap on others are not his. What you place on people's shoulders reveals your understanding of grace.
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μέ
of Mine
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μέ
No, not, never. Mé. The softest Greek negative, used to deny what is possible or expected. When God says no, he means it.
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χρηστός
is] easy
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χρηστός
Easy, kind, good, gracious. Chrestos. My yoke is easy. Jesus does not burden those who come to Him. He lightens every load. His way is kind and His burden is light.
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ἐλαφρός
light
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ἐλαφρός
Light, easy, not burdensome. Elaphrós. Jesus called his burden light, not because it is small, but because he carries it with you. What feels heavy, you may not be carrying his yoke at all.
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εἰμί
is.
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εἰμί
To be, to exist. Eimi. When God names himself I AM, he uses this word. Existence itself belongs to him. Ground your identity in the one who simply is.
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