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εὔχρηστος G2173

G2173 is the Greek word εὔχρηστος, transliterated eúchrēstos. The King James Version most often renders it profitable.

Word: εὔχρηστοςTransliteration: eúchrēstosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

easily used, i.e. useful.

Where it comes from

from G2095 (εὖ) and G5543 (χρηστός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

profitable 2×meet 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: profitable, meet for use.

Verses using εὔχρηστος

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

2 Timothy 2:21 · KJV

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

2 Timothy 4:11 · KJV

Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

Philemon 1:11 · KJV

Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2173 mean?

G2173 is the Greek word εὔχρηστος (eúchrēstos), meaning easily used, i.e. useful.

How is G2173 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it profitable (2 times), meet (1 time).

How many times does G2173 appear in the Bible?

εὔχρηστος (eúchrēstos) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2173 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2095 (εὖ) and G5543 (χρηστός).

Nearby entries

G2170 · εὐχάριστος — well favored, i.e. (by implication) grateful G2171 · εὐχή — properly, a wish, expressed as a petition…G2172 · εὔχομαι — to wish; by implication, to pray to God G2174 · εὐψυχέω — to be in good spirits, i.e. feel encouraged G2175 · εὐωδία — good-scentedness, i.e. fragrance G2176 · εὐώνυμος — properly, well-named (good-omened), i.e…

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