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λυσιτελεῖ G3081
G3081 is the Greek word λυσιτελεῖ, transliterated lysiteleî. The King James Version most often renders it better.
What it means
impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. is advantageous.
Where it comes from
third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of G3080 (λύσις) and G5056 (τέλος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: it is better.
Verses using λυσιτελεῖ
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 17:2 · KJV
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3081 mean?
G3081 is the Greek word λυσιτελεῖ (lysiteleî), meaning impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. is advantageous.
How is G3081 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it better (1 time).
How many times does G3081 appear in the Bible?
λυσιτελεῖ (lysiteleî) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3081 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of G3080 (λύσις) and G5056 (τέλος).
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