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ἐλαφρία G1644

G1644 is the Greek word ἐλαφρία, transliterated elaphría. The King James Version most often renders it lightness.

Word: ἐλαφρίαTransliteration: elaphríaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

levity (figuratively), i.e. fickleness.

Where it comes from

from G1645 (ἐλαφρός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

lightness 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: lightness.

Verses using ἐλαφρία

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

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?

Common questions

What does Strong's G1644 mean?

G1644 is the Greek word ἐλαφρία (elaphría), meaning levity (figuratively), i.e. fickleness.

How is G1644 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lightness (1 time).

How many times does G1644 appear in the Bible?

ἐλαφρία (elaphría) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1644 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1645 (ἐλαφρός).

Nearby entries

G1641 · ἐλαττονέω — to diminish, i.e. fall short G1642 · ἐλαττόω — to lessen (in rank or influence)G1643 · ἐλαύνω — to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)G1645 · ἐλαφρός — light, i.e. easy G1646 · ἐλάχιστος — used as equivalent to G3398 (μικρός); least…G1647 · ἐλαχιστότερος — far less

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