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ἄχρηστος G890
G890 is the Greek word ἄχρηστος, transliterated áchrēstos. The King James Version most often renders it was.
What it means
inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental.
Where it comes from
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5543 (χρηστός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: unprofitable.
Verses using ἄχρηστος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
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 G890 mean?
G890 is the Greek word ἄχρηστος (áchrēstos), meaning inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental.
How is G890 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it was (1 time), unprofitable (1 time).
How many times does G890 appear in the Bible?
ἄχρηστος (áchrēstos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G890 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5543 (χρηστός).
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