Burden
Easton, 1897
(1.) A load of any kind (Exodus 23:5). (2.) A severe task (Exodus 2:11). (3.) A difficult duty, requiring effort (Exodus 18:22). (4.) A prophecy of a calamitous or disastrous nature (Isaiah 13:1; Isaiah 17:1; Habakkuk 1:1, etc.).
Dictionary: M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary (1897, public domain).