GreekG1645Adjective
ἐλαφρός
elaphros
“light”
2Occurrences
G1645Strong's #
AdjectivePart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
light, i.e. easy
probably akin to G1643 (ἐλαύνω) and the base of G1640 (ἐλάσσων);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
light in weight easy to bear: *θλίψρις *(EV, our light affliction).
LXX: chiefly for קַל, קָלָל
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Adjective
Morphology Code
G:A
Full Description
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
ἐλαφρός appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Corinthians
1
Matthew
1
Key Passages
2 Corinthians 4:17BSB
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
Matthew 11:30BSB
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
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