εὔχρηστος
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What does εὔχρηστος (eúchrēstos) mean in the Bible?
εὔχρηστος (eúchrēstos) is a Greek word meaning "helpful". εὔ-χρηστος, -ον (εὖ, χράομαι), [in LXX: Pro. A purified life becomes an instrument ready for the Master’s purposes.
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Meaning
Serviceable for a purpose; practically useful rather than merely theoretically good or pleasant.
(εὖ, χράομαι), [in LXX: Pro.31:13 (חֵפֶץ), Wis.13:13 * ;] useful, serviceable: with dative of person(s), 2Ti.2:21; id. before εἰς, with dative of thing(s), 2Ti.4:11; opposite to ἄχρηστος, Phm 11.
Why This Word Matters
A purified life becomes an instrument ready for the Master’s purposes. 2 Timothy 2:20-26
Mark’s restored usefulness illustrates the power of reconciliation and growth in ministry. 2 Timothy 4:9-15
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Biblical Occurrences
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