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profiteth

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An archaic form of 'profits,' meaning to gain or benefit from something.

Detailed Definition
'Profiteth' is an old English term used in biblical texts, signifying the act of gaining or benefiting. In the context of the poem, it emphasizes the futility of actions without charity, suggesting that despite great sacrifices, one gains nothing without love. This term reflects the historical linguistic style of the King James Bible, which employs many such archaic forms.
Example
Example in poetry:
"...and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing" biblical; enhanced: "...and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Echo of Corinthians"; Donne sermons; contemporary: "Profiteth little without heart"; educational: "Profiteth benefits in devotional."
Additional Notes
The term 'profiteth' appears in the line discussing the lack of benefit from actions without charity.; Found in the poem, 1 Corinthians 13 by King James Bible
Also Known As
benefits gains advantages
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