brachus denotes a small amount, short interval, or brief extent in the cited New Testament passages.

The cited uses describe limited extent: a short interval or distance, a small amount received, and brief writing.

1. Limited amount or brief extent · dominant

   The accusative singular neuter form occurs where the clause marks a limited interval or measure: in Acts 27:28 the APB renders, “after passing a little”; in Acts 5:34, “for a short time”; in Luke 22:58, “after a little while”; and in John 6:7, each person receives “a little.” Hebrews 13:22 has the genitive plural masculine form in the statement that the writer has written briefly.

   Acts 27:28Acts 5:34Luke 22:58John 6:7Hebrews 13:22

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with “a little,” “a short time,” “a little while,” and “briefly.” These phrases show the clauses' presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.