G888 ἀχρεῖος

Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences

ἀχρεῖος

achreîos

Definition

useless, i.e. (euphemistically) unmeritorious

KJV Renderings

unprofitable

Derivation / Etymology

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5534 (χρή) (compare G5532 (χρεία));

KJV Verses (2)

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