'Short' in the Bible

Yet he has no root in himself, but is short-lived. When pressure or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he stumbles.

And when the disciples saw it they were surprised, saying, How did the fig-tree become dry in so short a time?

and if those days had not been cut short, no flesh had been saved; but on account of the elect those days shall be cut short.

Going forward a short distance He fell on His face and prayed. "My Father," He said, "if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou willest."

A short time afterwards the people standing there came and said to Peter, "Certainly you too are one of them, for your brogue shows it."

Stripping off His garments, they put on Him a general's short crimson cloak.