Lexical Definition
ἀνωφελής anōphelḗs (an-o-fel'-ace) useless G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and the base of ὠφέλιμος
unprofitable(-ness).
- useless or (neuter) inutility
Usage: 5 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀνωφελεῖσ | unprofitable | Titus.3.9 |
| ἀνωφελέσ | uselessness | Heb.7.18 |
| ανωφωλήσ | unprofitable | LXX.Prov.28.3 |
| ανωφελούσ | unprofitable | LXX.Jer.2.8 |
| ανωφελή | unprofitable | LXX.Isa.44.9 • LXX.Isa.44.10 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀν-ωφελής, -ές (ἀ- neg., ὄφελος), [in LXX: Is 44:10 (הוֹעִיל בִּלְתִּי), Je 2:8 (הוֹעִיל לֹא), Pr 28:3, Wi 1:11*;]
unprofitable: Tit 3:9; neut. as subst., unprofitableness: He 7:18.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 28:3 |
| Isaiah | 44:10 |
| Jeremiah | 2:8 |
| Titus | 3:9 |
| Hebrews | 7:18 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀνωφελής-ής, ές,
unprofitable, useless, ἁβροσύναι[Refs 6th c.BC+]
__2 hurtful, prejudicial, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: comparative -έστερος[Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb -λῶς[Refs 4th c.BC+]