Strong's Lexicon alusitelés: Unprofitable, useless Original Word: ἀλυσιτελής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "ἀ-" (a-, meaning "not") and "λυσιτελής" (lusitelés, meaning "profitable" or "advantageous"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "alusitelés," the concept of futility or vanity is captured in words like "הֶבֶל" (hebel, Strong's H1892), which is often translated as "vanity" or "meaningless" in the context of Ecclesiastes. Usage: The term "alusitelés" is used to describe something that is not beneficial or advantageous. In a biblical context, it often refers to actions, behaviors, or teachings that do not contribute to spiritual growth or the advancement of God's kingdom. It emphasizes the futility or lack of value in certain pursuits or practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of profit and utility was significant, especially in philosophical and ethical discussions. The idea of something being "unprofitable" would resonate with audiences familiar with the value placed on practical wisdom and beneficial outcomes. In the early Christian context, this term would be used to contrast the eternal value of spiritual pursuits with the temporary and often misleading allure of worldly gains. HELPS Word-studies 255 alysitelḗs (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "not" and 3089 /lýō, "to loose") – properly, not able to hold together (cohere), i.e. "not profitable because lacking cohesion"; (figuratively) missing benefit because not complete (especially missing something essential). 255 /alysitelḗs ("unprofitable"), used only in Heb 13:17, describes the lost benefits from making a poor choice. [255 (alysitelḗs) is used in classical Greek (as in Hippocrates) as a technical medical term for "unfavorable" symptoms.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and lusiteleó (to pay dues, be useful) Definition unprofitable NASB Translation unprofitable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 255: ἀλυσιτελήςἀλυσιτελής, (ές (λυσιτελής, see λυσιτελέω), unprofitable, (Xenophon, vectig. 4, 6); by litotes, hurtful, pernicious: Hebrews 13:17. (From (Hippocrates) Xenophon down.) STRONGS NT 255a: ἄλφαἄλφα, τό, indeclinable: Revelation 1:8; Revelation 21:6; Revelation 22:13. See A. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unprofitable. From a (as a negative particle) and the base of lusitelei; gainless, i.e. (by implication) pernicious -- unprofitable. see GREEK a see GREEK lusitelei Forms and Transliterations αλυσιτελες αλυσιτελές ἀλυσιτελὲς αλφϊτα άλφιτον αλφίτου αλφίτων άλφος αλώθ alusiteles alysiteles alysitelèsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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