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ὠφέλεια

ōpheleiaadvantageHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ὠφέλεια (WH, -λία), -ας, ἡ

[in LXX for יָעַל hi., בֶּצַע, etc. ;]

1. assistance, help (Thuc., Plat., al.).

2. profit, advantage, benefit (Hdt., Plat., al.): Romans 3:1, Jude 16.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὠφέλεια:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Romans 3:1ὠφέλεια · value
    What, then, is the advantage of being a Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision?
  2. Jude 1:16ὠφελείας · advantage
    These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.