Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5623

Strong's G5623 · Greek

ὠφελέω

ōpheléō

Number
G5623
Language
Greek
Original word
ὠφελέω
Transliteration
ōpheléō
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

to be useful, i.e. to benefit

KJV: advantage, better, prevail, profit

Root / derivation: from the same as G5622 (ὠφέλεια);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὠφελέω across 15 verses.

profit4×
profited3×
prevail2×
profiteth2×
advantaged1×
bettered1×
by1×
did1×
have1×
is1×
me1×
was1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark3 verses
Luke1 verse
John2 verses
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians2 verses
Galatians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5623 (ōpheléō) mean?

to be useful, i.e. to benefit

How many times does G5623 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5623 (ὠφελέω) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “profit.”

How is ōpheléō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5623 is rendered as “profit” (4×), “profited” (3×), “prevail” (2×), “profiteth” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ὠφελέω come from?

from the same as G5622 (ὠφέλεια);