Strong's Lexicon chrésimos: Useful, profitable, beneficial Original Word: χρήσιμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb χράομαι (chraomai), meaning "to use" or "to make use of." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for χρήσιμος, the concept of usefulness or profit can be found in Hebrew words like יָעַל (ya'al, Strong's H3276), which means "to profit" or "to be of use." Usage: The Greek adjective χρήσιμος (chrésimos) is used to describe something that is useful, profitable, or beneficial. It conveys the idea of being advantageous or serving a good purpose. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to teachings, actions, or qualities that are beneficial for spiritual growth and edification. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of usefulness was highly valued, especially in philosophical and ethical discussions. The idea of something being "useful" was often linked to its ability to contribute to the well-being of individuals or society. In the New Testament, this term is used to emphasize the practical benefits of spiritual truths and godly living. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chraomai Definition useful NASB Translation useless* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5539: χρήσιμοςχρήσιμος, χρησιμη, χρήσιμον (χράομαι), first in Theognis, 406, fit for use, useful: 2 Timothy 2:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance profit. From chresis; serviceable -- profit. see GREEK chresis Forms and Transliterations χρήσιμοι χρησίμοις χρησιμον χρήσιμον χρήσιμόν χρησίμων chresimon chrēsimon chrḗsimonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Timothy 2:14 Adj-ANSGRK: ἐπ' οὐδὲν χρήσιμον ἐπὶ καταστροφῇ KJV: to no profit, [but] to the subverting INT: for nothing profitable to subversion |
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