G255 Greek

ἀλυσιτελής

alysitelḗs
gainless, i.e. (by implication) pernicious

KJV Translations of G255

unprofitable

Word Origin & Derivation

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G3081 (λυσιτελεῖ);

G1 Α (A)

the first letter of the alphabet; figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first:

G3081 λυσιτελεῖ (lysiteleî)

impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. is advantageous

G255 in the King James Bible

1 verse
Hebrews 13:17 ἀλυσιτελὲς

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.