Bettered (to be) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words

Bettered (to be)

[ 1,,G5623, opheleo ]
in the Active Voice signifies to help, to succor, to be of service;" in the Passive "to receive help, to derive profit or advantage;" in Mark 5:26, "was (nothing) bettered," of the woman who had an issue of blood. See under ADVANTAGE, C, No. 1, and cp. A, Nos. 2, 3 and B.

Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words