G1645: ἐλαφρός
elaphrós · “light”
Definition
light, i.e. easy
KJV translates it as: light
Word origin: probably akin to G1643 (ἐλαύνω) and the base of G1640 (ἐλάσσων);
Extended definition
ἐλαφρός, -ά, -όν
[in LXX chiefly for קַל, קָלָל ;]
light in weight easy to bear: Mat.11:30; θλίψρις (EV, our light affliction), 2Co.4:17.†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for קַל, קָלָל ;]
light in weight easy to bear: Mat.11:30; θλίψρις (EV, our light affliction), 2Co.4:17.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1645 is translated
- light ×1
- lightness ×1
Bible verses with G1645 (elaphrós)
Elaphrós appears in 2 verses.
- Matthew 11:30
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;