# labor, laborer #

## Definition: ##

The term "labor" refers to doing hard work of any kind.

 * In general, labor is any task which uses energy. It often implies that the task is difficult.
 * A laborer is a person who does any type of labor.
 * In English, the word "labor" is also used for part of the process of giving birth. Other languages may have a completely different word for this.
 * Ways to translate "labor" could include, "work" or "hard work" or "difficult work" or "to work hard."



## Bible References: ##

* [1 Thessalonians 02:7-9](en/tn/1th/help/02/07)
* [1 Thessalonians 03:4-5](en/tn/1th/help/03/04)
* [Galatians 04:10-11](en/tn/gal/help/04/10)
* [James 05:4-6](en/tn/jas/help/05/04)
* [John 04:37-38](en/tn/jhn/help/04/37)
* [Luke 10:1-2](en/tn/luk/help/10/01)
* [Matthew 10:8-10](en/tn/mat/help/10/08)