συμφέρω

symphérō · Greek · Strong's G4851 · 17 occurrences

The KJV renders 13 different Hebrew and Greek words as “profit”

What it means

to bear together (contribute), i.e. (literally) to collect, or (figuratively) to conduce; especially (neuter participle as a noun) advantage

from G4862 (σύν) and G5342 (φέρω) (including its alternate);

How the KJV renders it

be better for, bring together, be expedient, be good, profit

Where that flattens a distinction

The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.

“profit”

also renders prokopḗ (G4297), chrḗsimos (G5539), óphelos (G3786), ōpheléō (G5623), ōphélimos (G5624), prokóptō (G4298), ōphéleia (G5622), betsaʻ (H1215), yôwthêr (H3148), yithrôwn (H3504), çâkan (H5532), shâvâh (H7737)

“be good”

also renders ischýō (G2480)

Answers that weigh this word

Where it appears

17 occurrences in the Greek text.

1 Corinthians 6:12 · V-PAI-3S

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything.

1 Corinthians 7:35 · A-ASN

This I say for your own benefit, not that I may ensnare you, but for that which is appropriate, and that you may attend to the Lord without distraction.

1 Corinthians 10:23 · V-PAI-3S

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are profitable. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things build up.

1 Corinthians 10:33 · A-ASN

even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 12:7 · V-PAP-ASN

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the profit of all.

2 Corinthians 8:10 · V-PAI-3S

I give advice in this: it is expedient for you who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.

2 Corinthians 12:1 V-PAP-ASNActs 19:19 V-2AAP-NPMActs 20:20 V-PAP-GPNHebrews 12:10 V-PAP-ASNJohn 11:50 V-PAI-3SJohn 16:7 V-PAI-3SJohn 18:14 V-PAI-3SMatthew 5:29 V-PAI-3SMatthew 5:30 V-PAI-3SMatthew 18:6 V-PAI-3SMatthew 19:10 V-PAI-3S

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