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ὠφέλιμος G5624

G5624 is the Greek word ὠφέλιμος, transliterated ōphélimos. The King James Version most often renders it profitable.

Word: ὠφέλιμοςTransliteration: ōphélimosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

helpful or serviceable, i.e. advantageous.

Where it comes from

from a form of G3786 (ὄφελος).

How the King James Version translates it

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

profitable 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: profit(-able).

Verses using ὠφέλιμος

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

1 Timothy 4:8 · KJV

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

2 Timothy 3:16 · KJV

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Titus 3:8 · KJV

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5624 mean?

G5624 is the Greek word ὠφέλιμος (ōphélimos), meaning helpful or serviceable, i.e. advantageous.

How is G5624 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it profitable (3 times).

How many times does G5624 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G5624 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a form of G3786 (ὄφελος).

Nearby entries

G5621 · ὠτίον — an earlet, i.e. one of the ears, or perhaps…G5622 · ὠφέλεια — usefulness, i.e. benefit G5623 · ὠφελέω — to be useful, i.e. to benefit

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