3 occurrences in 10 translations

'Useless' in the Bible

Stop bringing useless offerings.Your incense is detestable to Me.New Moons and Sabbaths,and the calling of solemn assemblies—I cannot stand iniquity with a festival.

Verse ConceptsAbominationsFutilityHolidayOfferingsSabbath, In OtWorship, Hindrances ToAbominations, To GodFormalityConvocationsIncense Offered AmissSabbath Violated

to Egypt, which gives help that is worthless and useless. Therefore I call her, "Rahab, who just sits still.'"

Verse ConceptsProtection, Not Found InExterminationNothingUseless Labour

So will My word be which goes out of My mouth;It will not return to Me void (useless, without result),Without accomplishing what I desire,And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.

Verse ConceptsActionsBeing A WitnessGod, Purpose OfMouthsDestinyOutcastsAccomplishingThe Effect Of The Word Of GodPurposeaccomplishment

Bible Theasaurus

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

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