Expedient
TextsWhat is the meaning of Expedient in the Bible?
The Greek term sumphero, rendered as 'expedient' in English translations, literally means to bear or bring together and denotes what is advantageous or profitable. In New Testament usage, this word never signifies mere convenience or utility when contrasted with moral righteousness.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing that 'expedient' refers to genuine advantage rather than simple convenience ensures that biblical instructions on practical matters are interpreted within their proper moral framework, preventing the separation of utility from ethical righteousness.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.