4 occurrences in 10 translations

'Useless' in the Bible

“For He recognizes and knows false and worthless men,And He sees wickedness, will He not consider it?

Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingUseless People

Should he argue with useless talkor with words that serve no good purpose?

Verse ConceptsVain TalkUseless Words

Instead of wheat let a thorn go forth, And instead of barley a useless weed! The words of Job are finished.

Verse ConceptsThistlesThornsLast WordsWeed

Theirs is a useless plea God won't listen; the Almighty won't pay any attention.

Verse ConceptsemptinessGod's WillGod Answering Prayers

Bible Theasaurus

Futile (53 instances)
Inadequate (2 instances)
Incompetent (1 instance)
Ineffectual (3 instances)
Inoperative (5 instances)
Useless (77 instances)

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