σωρεύω

sōreuō · heap up

Greek word · Strong’s number G4987 · appears 2 times in the Bible

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What it means

sōreuō (σωρεύω) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “heap up”.

Pile up; also load with.

How to say it

sō·reu·ō

Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.

Its senses in the Bible

  1. To pile things one on another, on top of something.
  2. Weighed under something, such as sins.

From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)

How it is translated

The words this translation uses for it, most frequent first.

  • loaded down ×1
  • you will heap ×1

Related words

Words of the same family, by Strong’s numbering.

Where it appears

  • Romans 12:20

    But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap coals of fire on his head.

  • 2 Timothy 3:6

    For among them are those who creep into households and captivate weak women loaded down with sins, led by various desires,