Achreîos — G888

Definition

adjective

useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious

1. by an hyperbole of pious modesty in

Usually translated as

unprofitable

Origin

from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5534 (compare G5532)

• A (G1)
• chrḗ (G5534)
• chreía (G5532)

Occurrences

Achreîos occurs 2 times in the King James.

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

• Matthew 25:30 — And cast ye the unprofitable (ἀχρεῖον) servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
• Luke 17:10 — So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable (ἀχρεῖοί) servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.