Definition
ἐλαφρός, -ά, -όν
[in LXX chiefly for קַל, קָלָל ;]
light in weight easy to bear: Matthew 11:30; θλίψρις (EV, our light affliction), 2 Corinthians 4:17.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐλαφρός:
- קָטָןqa.tan“small”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Matthew 11:30ἐλαφρόν · lightFor My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:17ἐλαφρὸν · lightFor our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.