ὠφελέω

ōpheleōVerbG5623

to help

From: from the same as G5622 (ὠφέλεια);

Short Definition

to be useful, i.e. to benefit

Full Lexicon Entry

to help, benefit, do good, profit: absol.; *οὐδέν *(do no good; see Field, Notes, 21); with dupl. accusative,; pass.
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָעַל hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

15 times

Appears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
3
Mark
3
1 Corinthians
2
Hebrews
2
John
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:3
  • Hebrews 13:9
  • John 6:63
  • Matthew 16:26
  • Mark 7:11

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