G888: ἀχρεῖος
achreîos · “worthless”
Definition
useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious
KJV translates it as: unprofitable
Word origin: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5534 (χρή) (compare G5532 (χρεία));
Extended definition
ἀ-χρεῖος, -ον
(χρεῖος, useful), [in LXX: 2Ki.6:22 (שָׁפָל), Ep. Jer.17:1-27 * ;]
useless, unprofitable: Mat.25:30, Luk.17:10 (MM, see word).†
(AS)
(χρεῖος, useful), [in LXX: 2Ki.6:22 (שָׁפָל), Ep. Jer.17:1-27 * ;]
useless, unprofitable: Mat.25:30, Luk.17:10 (MM, see word).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G888 is translated
- worthless ×1
- unworthy ×1
Bible verses with G888 (achreîos)
Achreîos appears in 2 verses.
- Matthew 25:30
And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
- Luke 17:10
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.