In the realm of math and science, an elegant solution is one that is surprisingly simple and highly effective. An algorithm, for example, is elegant if it uses a small amount of intuitive code. In engineering, an elegant solution often solves a number of problems at the same time even though they weren’t thought to be inter-related. And the proof of a mathematical theorem is elegant if it simplifies something complex.

Bottom line: an elegant solution is a simple solution to a very complex problem.

The Bible is full of elegant solutions.

Jesus took 613 laws and simplified them into one elegant solution: Love God with all of your heart and soul and mind and strength. We call it the Great Commandment. John 3:16 is another elegant solution: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” One of my favorite solutions is II Corinthians 5:21: “God made Him who knew no sin to become sin for us.” What an elegant solution to our sin problem!