# labor, laborer #

## Definition: ##

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

 * In general, labor is any task which uses energy. It is often implied 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."

(See also: [hard](../other/hard.md) **·** [laborpains](../other/laborpains.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Thessalonians 02:7-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1th/02/07)
* [1 Thessalonians 03:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1th/03/04)
* [Galatians 04:10-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gal/04/10)
* [James 05:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/05/04)
* [John 04:37-38](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/04/37)
* [Luke 10:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/10/01)
* [Matthew 10:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/10/08)