Elaphrós — G1645

Definition

adjective

light, i.e. easy

Usually translated as

light

Origin

probably akin to G1643 and the base of G1640

• elaúnō (G1643)
• elássōn (G1640)

Occurrences

Elaphrós occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), 2 Corinthians (1)

• Matthew 11:30 — For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (ἐλαφρόν).
• 2 Corinthians 4:17 — For our light (ἐλαφρόν) affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;