Strong's Lexicon ophelos: Profit, advantage, benefit Original Word: ὄφελος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὀφελέω (opheleo), meaning "to benefit" or "to profit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ophelos," the concept of profit or benefit can be related to Hebrew words like יִתְרוֹן (yitron, Strong's H3504), meaning "advantage" or "profit." Usage: The term "ophelos" refers to the concept of profit or advantage, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It is used to question the value or benefit of certain actions or beliefs, particularly when they are devoid of genuine faith or love. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the idea of profit was not limited to financial gain but extended to moral and philosophical benefits. The New Testament writers often used this term to challenge the prevailing cultural norms that equated material wealth with true gain, emphasizing instead the spiritual and eternal benefits of following Christ. HELPS Word-studies 3786 óphelos (from ophellō, "heap together") – properly, "something heaped up," i.e. the advantage (profit) a believer accumulates in life by living in faith. This gives the "edge," i.e. the preferred position that also brings "cumulative advantage." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ophelló (to increase) Definition advantage, help NASB Translation profit (1), use (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3786: ὄφελοςὄφελος, ὀφελους, τό (ὀφέλλω to increase), advantage, profit: 1 Corinthians 15:32; James 2:14, 16. (From Homer down; the Sept. Job 15:3.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance advantage, profit. From ophello (to heap up, i.e. Accumulate or benefit); gain -- advantageth, profit. Forms and Transliterations οφελος όφελος ὄφελος ophelos óphelosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 15:32 N-NNSGRK: μοι τὸ ὄφελος εἰ νεκροὶ NAS: what does it profit me? If KJV: Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if INT: to me the profit if [the] dead James 2:14 N-NNS James 2:16 N-NNS |
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