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ἀλυσιτελής G255
G255 is the Greek word ἀλυσιτελής, transliterated alysitelḗs. The King James Version most often renders it unprofitable.
What it means
gainless, i.e. (by implication) pernicious.
Where it comes from
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G3081 (λυσιτελεῖ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: unprofitable.
Verses using ἀλυσιτελής
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Hebrews 13:17 · KJV
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Common questions
What does Strong's G255 mean?
G255 is the Greek word ἀλυσιτελής (alysitelḗs), meaning gainless, i.e. (by implication) pernicious.
How is G255 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it unprofitable (1 time).
How many times does G255 appear in the Bible?
ἀλυσιτελής (alysitelḗs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G255 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G3081 (λυσιτελεῖ).
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