Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
light
Usage: ἐλαφρός, -ά, -όν [in LXX chiefly for קַל, קָלָל ;] light in weight easy to bear: Mat.11:30; θλίψρις (EV, our light affliction), 2Co.4:17.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1645
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
5
Strong's G1645 Quick Answer
Strong's G1645 ἐλαφρός (elaphros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. elaphros (el-af-ros') adj. 1. light, i.e. easy [probably akin to G1643 and the base of G1640] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include light. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- elaphros (el-af-ros') adj. 1. light, i.e. easy [probably akin to G1643 and the base of G1640]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- light
Meaning and Definition
elaphros (el-af-ros') adj. 1. light, i.e. easy [probably akin to G1643 and the base of G1640] KJV: light See also: G1643, G1640
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1645. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1645 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render elaphros, 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.
light
Matthew 11:30
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How Strong's G1645 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1645 (ἐλαφρός) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Exodus 18:26 — ἐλαφρὸν
- Ezekiel 1:7 — ἐλαφραὶ
- Job 7:6 — ἐλαφρότερος
- Job 9:25 — ἐλαφρότερος
- Job 24:18 — ἐλαφρός
Strong's G1645 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 G1645 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
Strong's G1645 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And they judged the people at all times; and every too burdensome matter they brought to Moses, but every light matter they judged themselves.
And my life is lighter than a word, And has perished in vain hope.
But my life is swifter than a post: My days have fled away, and they knew it not.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1645.
And they judged the people at all times; and every too burdensome matter they brought to Moses, but every light matter they judged themselves.
And my life is lighter than a word, And has perished in vain hope.
But my life is swifter than a post: My days have fled away, and they knew it not.
He is swift on the face of the water: Let his portion be cursed on the earth; And let their plants be laid bare.
And their legs were straight; and their feet were winged, and there were sparks, like gleaming brass, and their wings were light.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1645, grouped by book.
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1645 FAQ
What does elaphros (ἐλαφρός) mean?
Elaphros (Strong's G1645) is a Greek word most simply glossed "light". elaphros (el-af-ros') adj. 1. light, i.e. easy [probably akin to G1643 and the base of G1640]
How many times is elaphros (ἐλαφρός) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G1645 across 5 books.
Where can I study elaphros (ἐλαφρός) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1645 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate elaphros (ἐλαφρός)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as light. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1645 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1645, with linked reader references where each row is available.