Strong's Lexicon
G1645 — ἐλαφρός
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G1645 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἐλαφρός |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Etymology: | probably akin to G1643 and the base of G1640 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | elaphros |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | el-af-ros' |
| Meaning: | 1. light, i.e. easy |
| KJV Renderings: | light |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἐλαφρός, ἐλαφρα, ἐλαφρόν, light in weight, quick, agile; a light φορτίον is used figuratively concerning the commandments of Jesus, easy to be kept, Mat 11:30; neuter τό ἐλαφρόν, substantively, the lightness: τῆς θλίψεως (A. V. our light affliction), 2Co 4:17. (From Homer down.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἐλαφρός (light)
Matthew 11:30
- KJV: For my yoke easy and my burden is light
- GK: ο γαρ ζυγός μου χρηστός και το φορτίον μου ελαφρόν εστιν
2 Corinthians 4:17
- KJV: For our light affliction which is but for a moment worketh for us a far more exceeding eternal weight of glory
- GK: το γαρ παραυτίκα ελαφρόν της θλίψεως ημών καθ΄ υπερβολήν εις υπερβολήν αιώνιον βάρος δόξης κατεργάζεται ημίν
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