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Koine Greek wordlink #137686

SR GNT 1 Tim 4:8 ὠφέλιμος (ōfelimos) ‘for a little is beneficial the but devoutness’ Strongs=56240 Lemma=ōfelimos
Word role=substantive adjective case=nominative gender=feminine number=singular
Year=65 AD

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Other uses (2) of identical word form ὠφέλιμος (S-NFS) in the Greek originals

The word form ‘ὠφέλιμος’ (S-NFS) is always and only glossed as ‘beneficial’.

1 Tim 4:8 ‘devoutness for all things beneficial is the promise holding’ SR GNT 1 Tim 4:8 word 15

OET-LV: 8 For/Because the bodily training for is a_little beneficial, but the devoutness is beneficial for all things, the_promise holding of_the_ which present _life, and of _the_ coming _life. (TI1_4:8)

OET-RV: 8 because keeping fit is of some benefit, but being godly benefits every part of life, from the present life right through to life in the next age. (TI1 4:8)

2 Tim 3:16 ‘scripture is god-breathed and beneficial for teaching for’ SR GNT 2 Tim 3:16 word 5

OET-LV: 16 Every scripture is god-breathed and beneficial for teaching, because/for rebuke, because/for correction, because/for discipline which in righteousness, (TI2_3:16)

OET-RV: 16 All scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for scolding and correction, and for teaching discipline and obedience (TI2 3:16)

Greek words (1) other than ὠφέλιμος (S-NFS) with a gloss related to ‘beneficial’

TIT 3:8 ὠφέλιμα (ōfelima) S-NNP ‘is good and beneficial to people’ SR GNT Tit 3:8 word 24

OET-LV: 8 Trustworthy is the saying, and I _am _wishing you to _be _confirming concerning these things: In _order _that the ones having _believed in_god may _be _caring to _be _leading of _good works. These things is good and beneficial to_ the _people. (TIT_3:8)

OET-RV: 8 That statement can be trusted. I want you to confirm those things so that those who have believed in God will be leading in wanting to do good things. These things are good and benefit everyone. (TIT 3:8)

Key: S=substantive adjective NFS=nominative,feminine,singular NNP=nominative,neuter,plural