This adjective means light in weight or easy to bear. Jesus uses it in Matthew 11:30 declaring his burden light, and Paul applies it in 2 Corinthians 4:17 to describe present affliction as 'light' compared to eternal glory. The word contrasts with 'heavy' or 'burdensome.' Classical usage ranged from literal physical lightness to metaphorical ease. Ancient epitaphs used it in the phrase 'may the earth lie lightly on you.'