Lysiteleî — G3081

Definition

verb

impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. is advantageous

1. followed by ἤ , it is better
2. followed by εἰ

Usually translated as

it is better

Origin

third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of G3080 and G5056

• lýsis (G3080)
• télos (G5056)

Occurrences

Lysiteleî occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1)

• Luke 17:2 — It were better (λυσιτελεῖ) for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.