Strong's Greek: 5539. χρήσιμος (chrésimos) -- Useful, profitable, beneficial
Strong's Lexicon
chrésimos: Useful, profitable, beneficial
Original Word: χρήσιμος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: chrésimos
Pronunciation: khray'-see-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (khray'-see-mos)
Definition: Useful, profitable, beneficial
Meaning: useful, profitable.
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb χράομαι (chraomai), meaning "to use" or "to make use of."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for χρήσιμος, the concept of usefulness or profit can be found in Hebrew words like יָעַל (ya'al, Strong's H3276), which means "to profit" or "to be of use."
Usage: The Greek adjective χρήσιμος (chrésimos) is used to describe something that is useful, profitable, or beneficial. It conveys the idea of being advantageous or serving a good purpose. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to teachings, actions, or qualities that are beneficial for spiritual growth and edification.
Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of usefulness was highly valued, especially in philosophical and ethical discussions. The idea of something being "useful" was often linked to its ability to contribute to the well-being of individuals or society. In the New Testament, this term is used to emphasize the practical benefits of spiritual truths and godly living.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from chraomai
Definition
useful
NASB Translation
useless* (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5539: χρήσιμος
χρήσιμος, χρησιμη, χρήσιμον (χράομαι), first in Theognis, 406, fit for use, useful: 2 Timothy 2:14.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
profit.From chresis; serviceable -- profit.
see GREEK chresis
Forms and Transliterations
χρήσιμοι χρησίμοις χρησιμον χρήσιμον χρήσιμόν χρησίμων chresimon chrēsimon chrḗsimonLinks
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