Lexicon lusiteleó: To be profitable, to be advantageous, to benefit Original Word: λυσιτελέω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance it is better. Third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of lusis and telos; impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. Is advantageous -- it is better. see GREEK lusis see GREEK telos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom luó (in the sense of paying expenses, etc.) and telos Definition to be advantageous, profitable NASB Translation better (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3081: λυσιτελέωλυσιτελέω, λυσιτέλω; (from λυσιτελής, and this from λύω to pay, and τά τέλη (cf. τέλος, 2)); (from Herodotus down); properly, to pay the taxes; to return expenses, hence, to be useful, advantageous; impersonally, λυσιτελεῖ, it profits; followed by ἤ (see ἤ, 3 f.), it is better: τίνι; followed by εἰ, Luke 17:2. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the combination of two Greek words: λύσις (lysis), meaning "release" or "loosing," and τέλος (telos), meaning "end" or "purpose."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for λυσιτελέω, the concept of what is beneficial or profitable can be found in various Hebrew terms that convey similar meanings, such as יָעַל (ya'al, Strong's H3276), which means "to profit" or "to be of use." Another related term is תּוֹעֶלֶת (to'elet, Strong's H3276), meaning "benefit" or "advantage." These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of seeking what is truly advantageous in accordance with God's will. Usage: The verb λυσιτελέω is used in the context of determining what is beneficial or advantageous, often in a moral or spiritual sense. It implies a consideration of what is ultimately profitable or beneficial in a given situation. Context: The Greek verb λυσιτελέω appears in the New Testament in contexts where the consideration of what is beneficial or advantageous is discussed. It is used to convey the idea of something being profitable, not merely in a material sense, but often in a spiritual or moral context. The term suggests a weighing of outcomes to determine what is truly beneficial in the long run. Forms and Transliterations λυσιτελει λυσιτελεί λυσιτελεῖ lusitelei lysitelei lysiteleîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |