GreekG0255Adjective
ἀλυσιτελής
alusitelēs
“unprofitable”
1Occurrences
G0255Strong's #
AdjectivePart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
gainless, i.e. (by implication) pernicious
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G3081 (λυσιτελεῖ);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
unprofitable.
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Adjective
Morphology Code
G:A
Full Description
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
ἀλυσιτελής appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
Hebrews 13:17BSB
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
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