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The meaning of ἄχρηστος

Understanding áchrēstos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

unprofitable. - inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental

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ἄχρηστος

Phoneticakh'-race-tos
Transliterationáchrēstos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

unprofitable. - inefficient, i.e. (by implication) detrimental

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Philemon 1:11

Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

Word: ἄχρηστος (áchrēstos)

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