### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **parautíka**, represented by `{{G3910}}`, is a term for something **momentary**. It appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the Bible. The word is derived from παρά and αὐτός, conveying the idea of something that occurs at the very instant and is fleeting.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In its sole biblical appearance, `{{G3910}}` is used to describe affliction as temporary. It appears in the phrase "our light affliction, which is but for a **moment**" [[2 Corinthians 4:17]]. This specific usage contrasts the fleeting nature of present troubles with the "eternal weight of glory" that they produce. The word emphasizes the short duration of suffering when viewed from a divine and eternal perspective.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its single context in [[2 Corinthians 4:17]] help clarify the meaning of `{{G3910}}`:
* `{{G2347}}` **thlîpsis** (pressure... affliction, tribulation): This is the subject described as **momentary**. It refers to the suffering that believers endure, which is put into perspective by its short duration [[Romans 5:3]].
* `{{G1645}}` **elaphrós** (light, i.e. easy): This word is paired with **thlîpsis** to characterize the affliction as **light**. The same word is used to describe the burden of Christ in [[Matthew 11:30]].
* `{{G166}}` **aiṓnios** (perpetual... eternal, everlasting): This provides a direct contrast to the momentary nature of `{{G3910}}`. The affliction is temporary, but the resulting glory is **eternal** [[2 Corinthians 4:17]].
* `{{G922}}` **báros** (weight... a load, abundance, authority): This word is used to describe the "weight of glory" that stands in opposition to the "light" affliction, emphasizing the immense and substantive nature of the eternal reward [[2 Corinthians 4:17]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G3910}}` is concentrated entirely in its single use, where it establishes a crucial principle for understanding suffering.
* **The Perspective on Affliction:** By defining affliction as **momentary**, the word reframes the believer's experience of hardship. Troubles, defined as `{{G2347}}` **thlîpsis**, are presented as temporary and not the final reality [[2 Corinthians 4:17]].
* **The Productive Nature of Suffering:** The momentary affliction is not pointless; it actively **worketh** `{{G2716}}` for the believer. This connects the temporary experience of suffering directly to the production of an eternal outcome [[2 Corinthians 4:17]].
* **The Divine Contrast:** The primary theological function of `{{G3910}}` is to create a sharp contrast between the temporary nature of this life's trials and the **eternal** `{{G166}}` **weight** `{{G922}}` of **glory** `{{G1391}}` that is to come.
### Summary
In summary, `{{G3910}}` is more than a simple descriptor of time. Though used only once, it provides a powerful theological anchor, defining affliction as **momentary** in the face of an **eternal** `{{G166}}` reality. It illustrates how a single, precise word can shape the entire meaning of a passage, contrasting the light and temporary nature of suffering with the immense and everlasting weight of glory it produces [[2 Corinthians 4:17]].
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