Strong's Lexicon
G2761 — κενῶς
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G2761 |
|---|---|
| Word: | κενῶς |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Etymology: | adverb from G2756 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | kenos |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ken-oce` |
| Meaning: | 1. vainly, i.e. to no purpose |
| KJV Renderings: | in vain |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
κενῶς, adverb, vainly, in vain (Winers Grammar, 463 (431); Aristotle onward): Jas 4:5.
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
κενῶσ (in vain)
James 4:5
- KJV: Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy
- GK: η δοκείτε ότι κενώς η γραφή λέγει προς φθόνον επιποθεί το πνεύμα ο κατώκησεν εν ημίν
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