ΕΥ̓ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ, εὐχρηστος
EUCHRĒSTOS, euchrēstos
Sounds Like: yoo-KHRAY-stos
Translations: useful, serviceable, profitable, good for use
From the root: ΕΥ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'eu' (good, well) and 'chrestos' (useful). It describes something or someone that is well-suited for a purpose, beneficial, or effective in its function. It can be used to describe objects, tools, or even people who are helpful and valuable.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine or Neuter
Strong’s number: G2173 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 4 — 8:281
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Psalms of Solomon — 5:2
The Shepherd of Hermas — Commandments
- Mandate 5 — 1:6
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 9 — 26:4
The Shepherd of Hermas — Visions
- Vision 3 — 6:7
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 2 Timothy — 4:11
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΕΥ, ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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