anopheles describes what is judged without benefit, whether a prior commandment or disputes about the law.

The two attested uses describe something as without benefit: a preceding commandment is set aside in Hebrews 7:18, while controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law are to be avoided in Titus 3:9.

1. Without benefit in matters set aside or avoided · dominant

   In Hebrews 7:18, the neuter singular form occurs with the setting aside of the preceding commandment; the APB renders the clause "because of its weakness and uselessness." In Titus 3:9, the feminine plural form characterizes controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law that are to be avoided; the APB renders them "unprofitable and futile."

   Hebrews 7:18Titus 3:9

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the relevant clauses with "uselessness" in Hebrews 7:18 and "unprofitable and futile" in Titus 3:9. These render the verse contexts rather than isolating a fixed English equivalent.