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ἀχρεῖος G888

G888 is the Greek word ἀχρεῖος, transliterated achreîos. The King James Version most often renders it unprofitable.

Word: ἀχρεῖοςTransliteration: achreîosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious.

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5534 (χρή) (compare G5532 (χρεία)).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

unprofitable 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: unprofitable.

Verses using ἀχρεῖος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 25:30 · KJV

And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Luke 17:10 · KJV

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

Common questions

What does Strong's G888 mean?

G888 is the Greek word ἀχρεῖος (achreîos), meaning useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious.

How is G888 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it unprofitable (2 times).

How many times does G888 appear in the Bible?

ἀχρεῖος (achreîos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G888 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5534 (χρή) (compare G5532 (χρεία)).

Nearby entries

G885 · Ἀχείμ — Achim, an Israelite G886 · ἀχειροποίητος — unmanufactured, i.e. inartificial G887 · ἀχλύς — dimness of sight, i.e. (probably) a cataract G889 · ἀχρειόω — to render useless, i.e. spoil G890 · ἄχρηστος — inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental G891 · ἄχρι — (of time) until or (of place) up to

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