Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐλαφρία”
Understanding elaphría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
lightness. - levity (figuratively), i.e. fickleness
G1644
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐλαφρία
Phoneticel-af-ree'-ah
Transliterationelaphría
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lightness. - levity (figuratively), i.e. fickleness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 1:17 | “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?” Word: ἐλαφρία (elaphría) |