Strong's Lexicon

G2761

G2761 — κενῶς

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekkenosadverbOccurrences: 1

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

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

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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