10 occurrences

'Advantage' in the Bible

What advantage does man have in all his workWhich he does under the sun?

For the fate of the sons of men and the fate of beasts is the same. As one dies so dies the other; indeed, they all have the same breath and there is no advantage for man over beast, for all is vanity.

After all, a king who cultivates the field is an advantage to the land.

When good things increase, those who consume them increase. So what is the advantage to their owners except to look on?

This also is a grievous evil—exactly as a man is born, thus will he die. So what is the advantage to him who toils for the wind?

For what advantage does the wise man have over the fool? What advantage does the poor man have, knowing how to walk before the living?

For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a man?

Wisdom along with an inheritance is goodAnd an advantage to those who see the sun.

If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
סכן 
Cakan 
Usage: 12

ὄφελος 
Ophelos 
Usage: 3

πλεονεκτέω 
Pleonekteo 
Usage: 5

ὠφέλεια 
Opheleia 
Usage: 2

ὠφελέω 
Opheleo 
Usage: 8

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