◄ 255. alusitelés ►
Strong's Lexicon alusitelés: Unprofitable, useless Original Word: ἀλυσιτελής Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: alusitelés Pronunciation: ah-loo-see-teh-LAYS Phonetic Spelling: (al-oo-sit-el-ace') Definition: Unprofitable, useless Meaning: profitless, unprofitable, ruinous, detrimental. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "ἀ-" (a-, meaning "not") and "λυσιτελής" (lusitelés, meaning "profitable" or "advantageous"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "alusitelés," the concept of futility or vanity is captured in words like "הֶבֶל" (hebel, Strong's H1892), which is often translated as "vanity" or "meaningless" in the context of Ecclesiastes. Usage: The term "alusitelés" is used to describe something that is not beneficial or advantageous. In a biblical context, it often refers to actions, behaviors, or teachings that do not contribute to spiritual growth or the advancement of God's kingdom. It emphasizes the futility or lack of value in certain pursuits or practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of profit and utility was significant, especially in philosophical and ethical discussions. The idea of something being "unprofitable" would resonate with audiences familiar with the value placed on practical wisdom and beneficial outcomes. In the early Christian context, this term would be used to contrast the eternal value of spiritual pursuits with the temporary and often misleading allure of worldly gains. HELPS Word-studies 255 alysitelḗs (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "not" and 3089 /lýō, "to loose") – properly, not able to hold together (cohere), i.e. "not profitable because lacking cohesion"; (figuratively) missing benefit because not complete (especially missing something essential). 255 /alysitelḗs ("unprofitable"), used only in Heb 13:17, describes the lost benefits from making a poor choice. [255 (alysitelḗs) is used in classical Greek (as in Hippocrates) as a technical medical term for "unfavorable" symptoms.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and lusiteleó (to pay dues, be useful) Definition unprofitable NASB Translation unprofitable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 255: ἀλυσιτελής ἀλυσιτελής, (ές (λυσιτελής, see λυσιτελέω), unprofitable, (Xenophon, vectig. 4, 6); by litotes, hurtful, pernicious: Hebrews 13:17. (From (Hippocrates) Xenophon down.) STRONGS NT 255a: ἄλφα ἄλφα, τό, indeclinable: Revelation 1:8; Revelation 21:6; Revelation 22:13. See A. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unprofitable. From a (as a negative particle) and the base of lusitelei; gainless, i.e. (by implication) pernicious -- unprofitable. see GREEK a see GREEK lusitelei Forms and Transliterations αλυσιτελες αλυσιτελές ἀλυσιτελὲς αλφϊτα άλφιτον αλφίτου αλφίτων άλφος αλώθ alusiteles alysiteles alysitelès Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Hebrews 13:17 Adj-NNS GRK: μὴ στενάζοντες ἀλυσιτελὲς γὰρ ὑμῖν NAS: for this would be unprofitable for you. KJV: for that [is] unprofitable for you. INT: not groaning unprofitable indeed for you [would be] Strong's Greek 255 1 Occurrence ἀλυσιτελὲς — 1 Occ.