Strong's Lexicon achreios: Unprofitable, useless, worthless Original Word: ἀχρεῖος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "a-" (meaning "not" or "without") and "chreios" (meaning "useful" or "profitable"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "achreios," the concept of being unprofitable or worthless can be related to Hebrew terms like "בְּלִיַּעַל" (belial), which denotes worthlessness or wickedness. Usage: The term "achreios" is used in the New Testament to describe something or someone that is deemed unprofitable or without use. It conveys a sense of lacking value or purpose, often in a moral or spiritual context. The word is used to highlight the inadequacy or failure to fulfill one's intended role or duty. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of utility and profitability was significant, especially in terms of social and economic roles. A person or object deemed "achreios" would be considered as failing to meet societal expectations or contributing to the common good. In a biblical context, this term underscores the importance of living a life that is fruitful and aligned with God's purposes. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 888 axreíos – properly, unneeded, describing behavior that (literally) "lacks utility (usefulness)." See 890 (axrēstos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and chreios (useful) Definition useless NASB Translation unworthy (1), worthless (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 888: ἀχρεῖοςἀχρεῖος, ἀχρεῖον (χρεῖος useful), useless, good for nothing: Matthew 25:30 (δοῦλος, cf. Plato, Alc. 1:17, p. 122 b. τῶν οἰκετῶν τόν ἀχρειοτατον); by an hyperbole of pious modesty in Luke 17:10 'the servant' calls himself ἀχρεῖον, because, although he has done all, yet he has done nothing except what he ought to have done; accordingly he possesses no merit, and could only claim to be called 'profitable,' should he do more than what he is bound to do; cf. Bengel, at the passage. (Often in Greek writings from Homer down; Xenophon, mem. 1, 2, 54 ἀχρεῖον καί ἀνωφελές. The Sept. 2 Samuel 6:22 equivalent to שָׁפָל low, base.) (Synonyms: cf. Tittmann ii., p. 11f; Ellicott on Philemon 1:11.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unprofitable. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of chre (compare chreia); useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious -- unprofitable. see GREEK a see GREEK chre see GREEK chreia Forms and Transliterations αχρειοι αχρείοί ἀχρεῖοί αχρειον αχρείον ἀχρεῖον άχρειος achreioi achreîoí achreion achreîonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 25:30 Adj-AMSGRK: καὶ τὸν ἀχρεῖον δοῦλον ἐκβάλετε NAS: Throw out the worthless slave KJV: cast ye the unprofitable servant INT: And the worthless servant cast you out Luke 17:10 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 888 |
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