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Strong's G1644 ἐλαφρία (elaphria)

Elaphria means “lightness” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1644 — garash (“expel”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1644
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G1644 Quick Answer

Strong's G1644 ἐλαφρία (elaphria) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. elaphria (el-af-ree'-ah) n. 1. levity (figuratively), i.e. fickleness [from G1645] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include lightness. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
elaphria (el-af-ree'-ah) n. 1. levity (figuratively), i.e. fickleness [from G1645]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
lightness

Meaning and Definition

elaphria (el-af-ree'-ah) n. 1. levity (figuratively), i.e. fickleness [from G1645] KJV: lightness Root(s): G1645

Original Word
ἐλαφρία
Transliteration
elaphria
Derivation
Root: ἐλαφρός R1: 1645
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1644. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G1644 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render elaphria, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

lightness 2 Corinthians 1:17

How Strong's G1644 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G1644 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1644 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 1:17 KJV

When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1644.

2 Corinthians 1:17 New Testament, KJV
When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1644, grouped by book.

2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1:17

Strong's G1644 FAQ

What does elaphria (ἐλαφρία) mean?

Elaphria (Strong's G1644) is a Greek word most simply glossed "lightness". elaphria (el-af-ree'-ah) n. 1. levity (figuratively), i.e. fickleness [from G1645]

How many times is elaphria (ἐλαφρία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1644 across 1 book.

Where can I study elaphria (ἐλαφρία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1644 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate elaphria (ἐλαφρία)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lightness. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.