Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3081

Strong's G3081 · Greek

λυσιτελεῖ

lysiteleî

Number
G3081
Language
Greek
Original word
λυσιτελεῖ
Transliteration
lysiteleî
KJV occurrences
1 verse

Definition

impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. is advantageous

KJV: it is better

Root / derivation: third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of G3080 (λύσις) and G5056 (τέλος);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λυσιτελεῖ across 1 verse.

better1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3081 (lysiteleî) mean?

impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. is advantageous

How many times does G3081 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3081 (λυσιτελεῖ) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “better.”

How is lysiteleî translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3081 is rendered as “better” (1×).

Where does the Greek word λυσιτελεῖ come from?

third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of G3080 (λύσις) and G5056 (τέλος);