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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Labors</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/l/labors.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/john/4-38.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/l/labors.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Labors</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/l/laboriousness.htm" title="Laboriousness">&#9668;</a> Labors <a href="/topical/l/labour.htm" title="Labour">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Context</b>: In the biblical context, "labors" refers to the physical, mental, and spiritual efforts exerted by individuals in various aspects of life. This encompasses work, toil, and the endeavors undertaken by people in obedience to God's commands, for personal sustenance, and for the benefit of others. The concept of labor is deeply rooted in the Scriptures, reflecting both the dignity and the challenges associated with human work.<br><br><b>Old Testament Insights</b>: The concept of labor is introduced early in the Bible. In <a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15</a>, God places Adam in the Garden of Eden "to work it and take care of it," indicating that labor was part of God's original design for humanity. However, after the Fall, labor became toilsome as a result of sin. <a href="/genesis/3-17.htm">Genesis 3:17-19</a> describes how the ground was cursed, and Adam would eat from it "through painful toil."<br><br>The wisdom literature, particularly Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, offers numerous insights into labor. <a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Proverbs 14:23</a> states, "In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty," emphasizing the value of diligent work. <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:13</a> acknowledges labor as a gift from God: "That everyone may eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his toil&#8212;this is the gift of God."<br><br><b>New Testament Teachings</b>: The New Testament continues to affirm the importance of labor. Jesus Himself was known as a carpenter (<a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Mark 6:3</a>), and His parables often included references to laborers and work (e.g., <a href="/matthew/20.htm">Matthew 20:1-16</a>). The Apostle Paul, in his letters, frequently addressed the topic of work. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a>, he encourages believers "to work with your own hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one."<br><br>Paul also highlights the spiritual dimension of labor in <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23-24</a>: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, knowing that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." This passage underscores the idea that all labor, when done for the glory of God, has eternal significance.<br><br><b>Labor and Rest</b>: The Bible also addresses the balance between labor and rest. The Sabbath commandment (<a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a>) establishes a rhythm of work and rest, reflecting God's own rest after creation. Jesus, in <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>, invites those who labor and are burdened to find rest in Him, offering a spiritual rest that complements physical rest.<br><br><b>Labor in the Early Church</b>: The early church valued labor as a means of supporting oneself and others. <a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Acts 20:34-35</a> records Paul's words to the Ephesian elders, where he reminds them of his own example of hard work to support the weak, quoting Jesus: "It is more blessed to give than to receive."<br><br><b>Eschatological Perspective</b>: The Bible also presents an eschatological view of labor. In <a href="/revelation/14-13.htm">Revelation 14:13</a>, it is written, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. 'Yes,' says the Spirit, 'they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.'" This passage offers hope that the labors of the faithful will be rewarded in the life to come.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b>: The biblical perspective on labor is multifaceted, recognizing it as both a divine mandate and a means of serving God and others. While labor is often associated with toil and hardship due to the Fall, it is also portrayed as a source of fulfillment and a way to honor God. The Scriptures encourage believers to approach their labors with diligence, integrity, and a heart oriented toward God's purposes.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2872.htm"><span class="l">2872. kopiao -- to grow weary, toil</span></a> <br><b>...</b> from kopos Definition to grow weary, toil NASB Word Usage diligently labor (1),<br> grown weary (1), hard-working (1), labor (3), labored (4), <b>labors</b> (1), toil (4 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2872.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/1217.htm"><span class="l">1217. demiourgos -- builder, maker, creator</span></a> <br><b>...</b> demiourgos Phonetic Spelling: (day-me-oor-gos&#39;) Short Definition: an artisan, builder<br> Definition: an artisan, builder, maker; one who <b>labors</b> for the public. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1217.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2873.htm"><span class="l">2873. kopos -- laborious toil</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from kopto Definition laborious toil NASB Word Usage bother* (3),<br> bothers* (1), labor (7), <b>labors</b> (4), toil (2), trouble (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2873.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5450.htm"><span class="l">5450. siblah -- a burden</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from sabal Definition a burden NASB Word Usage burdens (2), hard labor<br> (1), hard <b>labors</b> (1), <b>labors</b> (2). burden. From cebel; porterage -- burden. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5450.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6001.htm"><span class="l">6001. amel -- a laborer, sufferer</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6000, 6001. amel. 6001a . a laborer, sufferer. Transliteration: amel<br> Phonetic Spelling: (aw-male&#39;) Short Definition: <b>labors</b>. that <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6001.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6089a.htm"><span class="l">6089a. etseb -- a hurt, pain, toil</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from atsab Definition a hurt, pain, toil NASB Word Usage hard-earned<br> goods (1), harsh (1), labor (1), pain (1), painful <b>labors</b> (1), sorrow (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6089a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6001b.htm"><span class="l">6001b. amel -- toiling</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from amal Definition toiling NASB Word Usage labored (2), laboring<br> (1), <b>labors</b> (1), toils (1). 6001a, 6001b. amel. 6002 . Strong&#39;s Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6001b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm"><span class="l">4639. maaseh -- a deed, work</span></a><br><b>...</b> chainwork* (1), concern (1), conduct (1), deed (4), deeds (17), design (4), did<br> (1), does (1), done (1), eventful (1), goods (2), just* (1), <b>labors</b> (2), made (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4639.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm"><span class="l">5656. abodah -- labor, service</span></a><br><b>...</b> service NASB Word Usage bondage (4), construction (2), construction work (1), job<br> (2), kind of service (2), labor (9), laborious (12), <b>labors</b> (1), ministry (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5656.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3018.htm"><span class="l">3018. yegia -- toil, product</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from yaga Definition toil, product NASB Word Usage fruit (1), labor<br> (5), <b>labors</b> (2), possessions (1), produce (1), product of his labor (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3018.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/scholasticus/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_scholasticus/chapter_xvi_of_the_literary_labors.htm"><span class="l">Of the Literary <b>Labors</b> of the Two Apollinares and the Emperor&#39;s <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter XVI."Of the Literary <b>Labors</b> of the Two Apollinares and the Emperor&#39;s<br> Prohibition of Christians being instructed in Greek Literature. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xvi of the literary labors.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/history_of_the_christian_church_volume_i/section_42_apostolic_labors_of.htm"><span class="l">Apostolic <b>Labors</b> of John.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Apostolic <b>Labors</b> of John. <b>...</b> The later and most important <b>labors</b> of John are contained<br> in his writings, which we shall fully consider in another chapter. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 42 apostolic labors of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cole/trials_and_triumphs_of_faith/chapter_xi_labors_in_a.htm"><span class="l"><b>Labors</b> in a New Field</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XI <b>Labors</b> in a New Field. <b>...</b> Soon after we began our <b>labors</b>, I became afflicted<br> with the itch, which was then epidemic in that part of the country. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter xi labors in a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/history_of_the_christian_church_volume_i/section_33_pauls_missionary_labors.htm"><span class="l">Paul&#39;s Missionary <b>Labors</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER V. ST. PAUL AND THE CONVERSION OF THE GENTILES. Section 33. Paul&#39;s<br> Missionary <b>Labors</b>. The public life of Paul, from the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../history of the christian church volume i/section 33 pauls missionary labors.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_patience_/3_look_we_then_beloved.htm"><span class="l">Look we Then, Beloved, what Hardships in <b>Labors</b> and Sorrows Men <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3. Look we then, beloved, what hardships in <b>labors</b> and sorrows men endure?<br> 3. Look we then, beloved, what hardships in <b>labors</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on patience /3 look we then beloved.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_saint_matthew/ii_extent_and_character_of.htm"><span class="l">Extent and Character of Chrysostom&#39;s Exegetical <b>Labors</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> II. Extent and Character of Chrysostom&#39;s Exegetical <b>Labors</b>. 1. The exegetical<br> <b>labors</b> of Chrysostom are embodied in his Homilies, of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/ii extent and character of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/allen/autobiography_of_frank_g_allen_minister_of_the_gospel/chapter_xvi_continues_to_evangelize.htm"><span class="l">Continues to Evangelize. Dr. Cook&#39;s Prescription. Incident at <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Fractious Preacher at Sonora. Closes his Evangelistic <b>Labors</b>. <b>...</b> The Fractious<br> Preacher at Sonora. Closes his Evangelistic <b>Labors</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xvi continues to evangelize.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_hymnal_of_the_protestant_episcopal_church_in_the_usa/holy_days_all_saints_295.htm"><span class="l">For all the Saints, who from their <b>Labors</b> Rest</span></a> <br><b>...</b> II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Holy Days: All Saints 295. For all the saints, who from their<br> <b>labors</b> rest. 10.10.10.4 <b>...</b> For all the saints, who from their <b>labors</b> rest,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../holy days all saints 295.htm</font><p><a href="/library/doddridge/practical_discourses_on_regeneration/discourse_iii_of_the_nature.htm"><span class="l">Of the Nature of Regeneration, with Respect to the Change it <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> DISCOURSE III. OF THE NATURE OF REGENERATION, WITH RESPECT TO THE CHANGE IT PRODUCES<br> IN MEN&#39;S AFFECTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, <b>LABORS</b>, ENJOYMENTS AND HOPES. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../doddridge/practical discourses on regeneration/discourse iii of the nature.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/history_of_the_christian_church_volume_i/section_25_the_church_of.htm"><span class="l">The Church of Jerusalem and the <b>Labors</b> of Peter.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER IV. ST. PETER AND THE CONVERSION OF THE JEWS Section 25. The Church of<br> Jerusalem and the <b>Labors</b> of Peter. <b>...</b> The Later <b>Labors</b> of Peter. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 25 the church of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/labors.htm"><span class="l"><b>Labors</b> (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Labors</b> (27 Occurrences). John 4:38 I sent you to reap that on which ye bestowed<br> no labor: other men labored, and ye have entered into their <b>labors</b>. (WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/labors.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/labor.htm"><span class="l">Labor (181 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> from heaven saying, &quot;Write,'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'&quot;<br> &quot;Yes,&quot; says the Spirit, &quot;that they may rest from their <b>labors</b>; for their <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/labor.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/laboring.htm"><span class="l">Laboring (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> n.) of Labor. 2. (a.) That <b>labors</b>; performing labor; esp., performing coarse, heavy<br> work, not requiring skill also, set apart for labor; as, laboring days. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/laboring.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gatherest.htm"><span class="l">Gatherest (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 23:16 and the feast of harvest, the first-fruits of thy <b>labors</b>, which thou<br> sowest in the field: and the feast of ingathering, at the end of the year <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gatherest.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/imprisonments.htm"><span class="l">Imprisonments (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Corinthians 6:5 in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in <b>labors</b>, in watchings,<br> in fastings; (WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/imprisonments.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ingathering.htm"><span class="l">Ingathering (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 23:16 And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy <b>labors</b>, which thou<br> hast sown in the field: and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ingathering.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beatings.htm"><span class="l">Beatings (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Beatings (5 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 6:5 in beatings, in imprisonments, in<br> riots, in <b>labors</b>, in watchings, in fastings; (WEB NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beatings.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/crops.htm"><span class="l">Crops (48 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 23:16 And the feast of harvest, the first fruits of your <b>labors</b>, which you<br> sow in the field: and the feast of harvest, at the end of the year, when you <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/crops.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sowest.htm"><span class="l">Sowest (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 23:16 and the feast of harvest, the first-fruits of thy <b>labors</b>, which thou<br> sowest in the field: and the feast of ingathering, at the end of the year <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sowest.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/celebrate.htm"><span class="l">Celebrate (66 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Exodus 23:16 And the feast of harvest, the first fruits of your <b>labors</b>, which you<br> sow in the field: and the feast of harvest, at the end of the year, when you <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/celebrate.htm - 27k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-Sabbath.html">How is Jesus our Sabbath Rest? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/working-on-Sunday.html">Is working on Sunday a sin? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/idolatry-modern.html">What are some modern forms of idolatry? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Labors (27 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/4-38.htm">John 4:38</a></span><br />I sent you to reap that on which ye bestowed no labor: other men labored, and ye have entered into their <span class="boldtext">labors</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">1 Corinthians 16:16</a></span><br />that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and <span class="boldtext">labors</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-5.htm">2 Corinthians 6:5</a></span><br />in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in <span class="boldtext">labors</span>, in watchings, in fastings;<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">2 Corinthians 10:15</a></span><br />not boasting beyond proper limits in other men's <span class="boldtext">labors</span>, but having hope that as your faith grows, we will be abundantly enlarged by you in our sphere of influence,<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23</a></span><br />Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I am more so; in <span class="boldtext">labors</span> more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/4-10.htm">Hebrews 4:10</a></span><br />For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/14-13.htm">Revelation 14:13</a></span><br />I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write,'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their <span class="boldtext">labors</span>; for their works follow with them."<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Exodus 1:14</a></span><br />and they made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field, all their service, in which they ruthlessly made them serve.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/2-11.htm">Exodus 2:11</a></span><br />It happened in those days, when Moses had grown up, that he went out to his brothers, and looked at their burdens. He saw an Egyptian striking a Hebrew, one of his brothers.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/5-4.htm">Exodus 5:4</a></span><br />The king of Egypt said to them, "Why do you, Moses and Aaron, take the people from their work? Get back to your burdens!"<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/5-5.htm">Exodus 5:5</a></span><br />Pharaoh said, "Behold, the people of the land are now many, and you make them rest from their burdens."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/23-16.htm">Exodus 23:16</a></span><br />And the feast of harvest, the first fruits of your <span class="boldtext">labors</span>, which you sow in the field: and the feast of harvest, at the end of the year, when you gather in your labors out of the field.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-33.htm">Deuteronomy 28:33</a></span><br />The fruit of your ground, and all your <span class="boldtext">labors</span>, shall a nation which you don't know eat up; and you shall be only oppressed and crushed always;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/127-2.htm">Psalms 127:2</a></span><br />It is of no use for you to get up early, and to go late to your rest, with the bread of sorrow for your food; for the Lord gives to his loved ones in sleep.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/5-10.htm">Proverbs 5:10</a></span><br />lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your <span class="boldtext">labors</span> enrich another man's house.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/16-26.htm">Proverbs 16:26</a></span><br />The appetite of the laboring man <span class="boldtext">labors</span> for him; for his mouth urges him on. <br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/1-3.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:3</a></span><br />What does man gain from all his labor in which he <span class="boldtext">labors</span> under the sun? <br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-20.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:20</a></span><br />Therefore I turned about to cause my heart to despair concerning all the labour wherein I had laboured under the sun. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-22.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:22</a></span><br />For what has a man of all his labor, and of the striving of his heart, in which he <span class="boldtext">labors</span> under the sun?<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:9</a></span><br />What profit has he who works in that in which he <span class="boldtext">labors</span>? <br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-16.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:16</a></span><br />This also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go. And what profit does he have who <span class="boldtext">labors</span> for the wind?<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:18</a></span><br />Behold, that which I have seen to be good and proper is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, in which he <span class="boldtext">labors</span> under the sun, all the days of his life which God has given him; for this is his portion.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-17.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:17</a></span><br />then I saw all the work of God, that man can't find out the work that is done under the sun, because however much a man <span class="boldtext">labors</span> to seek it out, yet he won't find it. Yes even though a wise man thinks he can comprehend it, he won't be able to find it.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/58-3.htm">Isaiah 58:3</a></span><br />'Why have we fasted,' say they,'and you don't see? why have we afflicted our soul, and you take no knowledge?' "Behold, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, and exact all your <span class="boldtext">labors</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hosea/12-8.htm">Hosea 12:8</a></span><br />And Ephraim said, Surely I am become rich, I have found me wealth: in all my <span class="boldtext">labors</span> they shall find in me no iniquity that were sin.<br /><span class="source">(ASV WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/haggai/1-11.htm">Haggai 1:11</a></span><br />And I proclaim draught on the land, And on the mountains, and on the corn, And on the new wine, and on the oil, And on what the ground doth bring forth, And on man, and on beast, And on all labour of the hands.'<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/haggai/2-17.htm">Haggai 2:17</a></span><br />I smote you with blasting and with mildew and with hail in all the <span class="boldtext">labors</span> of your hands; yet ye turned not to me, saith 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