ΑΧΡΗΣΤΑ, αχρηστα
ACHRĒSTA, achrēsta
Sounds Like: akh-RAY-stah
Translations: unprofitable, useless, worthless, unserviceable
From the root: ΑΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that is not useful, beneficial, or profitable. It implies a lack of utility or value, often in a moral or practical sense. It can refer to things or people who are ineffective or without purpose.
Inflection: Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G0890 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Wisdom — 3:11
From the same root
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