Greek · G1645 · unreviewed

ἐλαφρός

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ἐλαφρός G1645
Pronunciation elaphrós

What does ἐλαφρός (elaphrós) mean in the Bible?

ἐλαφρός (elaphrós) is a Greek word meaning "light". ἐλαφρός, -ά, -όν [in LXX chiefly for קַל, קָלָל ;] light in weight easy to bear: Mat.

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Meaning

light
Extended definition

Light in weight; easily borne—contrasts with heavy burden or severe affliction.

light in weight easy to bear: Mat.11:30; θλίψρις (EV, our light affliction), 2Co.4:17.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Neuter Matt 11:30 · 2 Cor 4:17
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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