Strong's Concordance/Greek/G888

Strong's G888 · Greek

ἀχρεῖος

achreîos

Number
G888
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀχρεῖος
Transliteration
achreîos
KJV occurrences
2 verses

Definition

useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious

KJV: unprofitable

Root / derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5534 (χρή) (compare G5532 (χρεία));

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 (achreîos) mean?

useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious

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 achreîos translated in the KJV?

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

Where does the Greek word ἀχρεῖος come from?

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5534 (χρή) (compare G5532 (χρεία));