What does anopheles mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G512

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

useless, unprofitable, Tit. 3:9; Heb. 7:18*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀνωφελής

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with anopheles

These are the most notable occurrences of anopheles (G512) across the King James Bible.

Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Hebrews 7:18

For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about anopheles

What does anopheles mean in Greek?

Strong's G512 (anopheles) is a Greek word that means: useless, unprofitable, Tit. 3:9; Heb. 7:18* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does anopheles appear in the Bible?

The word anopheles (G512) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G512?

Strong's G512 is anopheles, a Greek word defined as: useless, unprofitable, Tit. 3:9; Heb. 7:18*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is anopheles in the Old Testament or New Testament?

anopheles is a Greek word found in the New Testament.