255. alusitelés

Lexicon

alusitelés: Unprofitable, useless

Original Word: ἀλυσιτελής
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: alusitelés
Pronunciation: ah-loo-see-teh-LAYS
Phonetic Spelling: (al-oo-sit-el-ace')
Definition: Unprofitable, useless
Meaning: profitless, unprofitable, ruinous, detrimental.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

unprofitable.

From a (as a negative particle) and the base of lusitelei; gainless, i.e. (by implication) pernicious -- unprofitable.

see GREEK a

see GREEK lusitelei

HELPS Word-studies

255 alysitelḗs (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "not" and 3089 /lýō, "to loose") – properly, not able to hold together (cohere), i.e. "not profitable because lacking cohesion"; (figuratively) missing benefit because not complete (especially missing something essential).

255 /alysitelḗs ("unprofitable"), used only in Heb 13:17, describes the lost benefits from making a poor choice.

[255 (alysitelḗs) is used in classical Greek (as in Hippocrates) as a technical medical term for "unfavorable" symptoms.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and lusiteleó (to pay dues, be useful)
Definition
unprofitable
NASB Translation
unprofitable (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 255: ἀλυσιτελής

ἀλυσιτελής, (ές (λυσιτελής, see λυσιτελέω), unprofitable, (Xenophon, vectig. 4, 6); by litotes, hurtful, pernicious: Hebrews 13:17. (From (Hippocrates) Xenophon down.)

STRONGS NT 255a: ἄλφαἄλφα, τό, indeclinable: Revelation 1:8; Revelation 21:6; Revelation 22:13. See A.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the negative particle "α" (a) meaning "not" and "λυσιτελής" (lysitelēs) meaning "profitable" or "advantageous."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀλυσιτελής, the concept of something being unprofitable or vain can be found in various Hebrew terms such as הֶבֶל (hebel, Strong's Hebrew 1892), which means "vanity" or "emptiness," often used in Ecclesiastes to describe the futility of life without God. Another related term is שָׁוְא (shav, Strong's Hebrew 7723), meaning "vain" or "worthless," used in contexts where actions or words are deemed empty or without substance.

Usage: The term ἀλυσιτελής is used in the New Testament to describe something that lacks benefit or advantage, often in a moral or spiritual context.

Context: The Greek word ἀλυσιτελής appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of something being unprofitable or without benefit. This term is used to emphasize the futility or lack of value in certain actions or behaviors, particularly those that do not align with God's will or purpose.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀλυσιτελής is used in Titus 3:9: "But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the Law, because these are unprofitable and worthless." Here, the apostle Paul advises Titus to steer clear of debates and disputes that do not contribute to spiritual growth or edification. The use of ἀλυσιτελής underscores the importance of focusing on matters that are spiritually beneficial and constructive.

The concept of something being unprofitable is a recurring theme in Scripture, where believers are encouraged to pursue actions and thoughts that are edifying and aligned with divine wisdom. The use of ἀλυσιτελής serves as a reminder to evaluate the spiritual value of our pursuits and to prioritize those that lead to growth in faith and godliness.

Forms and Transliterations

αλυσιτελες αλυσιτελές ἀλυσιτελὲς αλφϊτα άλφιτον αλφίτου αλφίτων άλφος αλώθ alusiteles alysiteles alysitelès

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 13:17 Adj-NNS
GRK: μὴ στενάζοντες ἀλυσιτελὲς γὰρ ὑμῖν
NAS: for this would be unprofitable for you.
KJV: for that [is] unprofitable for you.
INT: not groaning unprofitable indeed for you [would be]

Strong's Greek 255
1 Occurrence

ἀλυσιτελὲς — 1 Occ.