Strong's Concordance/Greek/G888

Strong's G888 · Greek

ἀχρεῖος

achreios · /akh-ri'-os/

Number
G888
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀχρεῖος
Transliteration
achreios
Pronunciation
akh-ri'-os
KJV occurrences
2 verses

Definition

from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 5534 (compare 5532); useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious:--unprofitable.

KJV: unprofitable

Root / derivation: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 5534 (compare 5532)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀχρεῖος across 2 verses.

unprofitable2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G888 (achreios) mean?

from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 5534 (compare 5532); useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious:--unprofitable.

How many times does G888 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G888 (ἀχρεῖος) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “unprofitable.”

How is achreios translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G888 is rendered as “unprofitable” (2×).

Where does the Greek word ἀχρεῖος come from?

from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 5534 (compare 5532)