Lexicon
ἐλαφρός
elaphros
G1645
G:A Greek

light

2
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Greek
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Elaphros describes what is presented as not burdensome in an affliction and a burden.

The two verses present the term for what is not burdensome: an affliction in 2 Corinthians 4:17 and a burden connected with a yoke in Matthew 11:30.

Senses in use

  1. Not burdensome in affliction and burden · dominant

    Both occurrences use the nominative singular neuter form. In 2 Corinthians 4:17 the APB renders the clause "our momentary light affliction," while in Matthew 11:30 it renders "my burden is light" in the statement about the yoke and burden.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "light" in both verses, applying it to "affliction" in 2 Corinthians 4:17 and to "burden" in Matthew 11:30. These renderings confirm the clauses' presentation rather than isolating the term mechanically.

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