'Brief' in the Bible

But now for a brief moment mercy has been shown by Yahweh our God, who left behind for us a remnant, and given us security in his holy place--for our God to brighten our eyes and to give us brief relief in our bondage.

For he does not remember the [brief] days of his life, for God keeps his heart preoccupied with enjoyment [of life].

According to revelation the mystery was made known to me, just as I wrote beforehand in brief,