Strong’s G4 · Greek
ἀβαρής
abarḗs
Definition
weightless, i.e. (figuratively) not burdensome
Etymology
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G922 (βάρος);
Where the KJV renders it
- from being burdensome
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