The meaning of “ὠφελέω”
Understanding ōpheléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
advantage, better, prevail, profit. - to be useful, i.e. to benefit
ὠφελέω
advantage, better, prevail, profit. - to be useful, i.e. to benefit
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:26 | “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Word: ὠφελέω (ōpheléō) | |
| Mark 7:11 | “But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.” Word: ὠφελέω (ōpheléō) | |
| Luke 9:25 | “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Word: ὠφελέω (ōpheléō) | |
| John 12:19 | “The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.” Word: ὠφελέω (ōpheléō) | |
| Romans 2:25 | “For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.” Word: ὠφελέω (ōpheléō) |