Strong's Greek Concordance

G255: ἀλυσιτελής

alysitelḗs · “unprofitable”

Definition

gainless, i.e. (by implication) pernicious

KJV translates it as: unprofitable

Word origin: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G3081 (λυσιτελεῖ);

Extended definition

ἀ-λυσιτελής, -ές
(cf. λυσιτελέω), unprofitable: Heb.13:17.†
(AS)

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How G255 is translated

  • unprofitable ×1

Bible verses with G255 (alysitelḗs)

Alysitelḗs appears in 1 verse.

  • Hebrews 13:17

    Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.