◄ 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: profitless, unprofitable, ruinous, detrimental. Meaning: Unprofitable, useless, or without benefit. Word Origin: Derived from the negative particle "α" (a) meaning "not" and "λυσιτελής" (lysitelēs) meaning "profitable" or "advantageous." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀλυσιτελής, the concept of something being unprofitable or vain can be found in various Hebrew terms such as הֶבֶל (hebel, Strong's Hebrew 1892), which means "vanity" or "emptiness," often used in Ecclesiastes to describe the futility of life without God. Another related term is שָׁוְא (shav, Strong's Hebrew 7723), meaning "vain" or "worthless," used in contexts where actions or words are deemed empty or without substance. Usage: The term ἀλυσιτελής is used in the New Testament to describe something that lacks benefit or advantage, often in a moral or spiritual context. Context: The Greek word ἀλυσιτελής appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of something being unprofitable or without benefit. This term is used to emphasize the futility or lack of value in certain actions or behaviors, particularly those that do not align with God's will or purpose. In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀλυσιτελής is used in Titus 3:9: "But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the Law, because these are unprofitable and worthless." Here, the apostle Paul advises Titus to steer clear of debates and disputes that do not contribute to spiritual growth or edification. The use of ἀλυσιτελής underscores the importance of focusing on matters that are spiritually beneficial and constructive. The concept of something being unprofitable is a recurring theme in Scripture, where believers are encouraged to pursue actions and thoughts that are edifying and aligned with divine wisdom. The use of ἀλυσιτελής serves as a reminder to evaluate the spiritual value of our pursuits and to prioritize those that lead to growth in faith and godliness. 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.