ἄχρηστος

achrēstosAdjectiveG0890

useless

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5543 (χρηστός);

Short Definition

inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental

Full Lexicon Entry

useless; unserviceable: opposite to εὔχρηστος.
LXX Usage: (חֵפֶץ אַיִן),

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Philemon
1

Key Passages

  • Philemon 1:11

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