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Adjective elaphros (light) in the Bible
(Translation from NRSV for the New Testament and Brenton for the Septuagint with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)
Matthew
| 11: 30 | For my yoke is pleasant, and my burden is light (elaphros)." |
2 Corinthians
| 4: 17 | For this momentary light (elaphros) affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, |
Exodus (LXX)
| 18: 26 | And they judged the people at all times; and every too burdensome matter they brought to Moses, but every light (elaphros) matter they judged themselves. |
Ezekiel (LXX)
| 1: 7 | And their legs were straight; and their feet were winged, and there were sparks, like gleaming brass, and their wings were light (elaphros). |
Job (LXX)
| 24: 18 | He is light (elaphros) on the face of the water: let his portion be cursed on the earth; and let their plants be laid bare. |
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