Strong's Lexicon óphelimos: Profitable, beneficial, useful Original Word: ὠφέλιμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὠφελέω (opheleō), meaning "to help" or "to benefit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὠφέλιμος, the concept of something being "profitable" or "beneficial" can be related to Hebrew terms like יָעַל (ya'al), meaning "to profit" or "to benefit." Usage: The Greek adjective ὠφέλιμος (óphelimos) is used in the New Testament to describe something that is advantageous or useful, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It often conveys the idea of something that contributes positively to one's spiritual growth or well-being. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of utility or benefit was highly valued, both in philosophical discourse and in everyday life. The term ὠφέλιμος would have resonated with early Christian audiences familiar with the idea of seeking what is beneficial for personal and communal well-being. In the context of the New Testament, this term underscores the importance of spiritual edification and the pursuit of godliness over mere worldly gain. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ópheleó Definition useful, profitable NASB Translation profit (1), profitable (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance useful, profitableFrom a form of ophelos; helpful or serviceable, i.e. Advantageous -- profit(-able). see GREEK ophelos Forms and Transliterations ωφελιμα ωφέλιμα ὠφέλιμα ωφελιμος ωφέλιμος ωφέλιμός ὠφέλιμος ὠφέλιμός ώχρα ophelima ophélima ōphelima ōphélima ophelimos ophélimos ophélimós ōphelimos ōphélimos ōphélimósLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 4:8 Adj-NMSGRK: ὀλίγον ἐστὶν ὠφέλιμος ἡ δὲ NAS: is only of little profit, but godliness INT: a little is profitable but 1 Timothy 4:8 Adj-NMS 2 Timothy 3:16 Adj-NMS Titus 3:8 Adj-NNP Strong's Greek 5624 |
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