εἰκῇ
eikēAdverbG1500
in vain
From: probably from G1502 (εἴκω) (through the idea of failure);
Short Definition
idly, i.e. without reason (or effect)
Full Lexicon Entry
adv.
1.without cause or reason
2.vainly, fruitlessly, to no purpose
LXX Usage: (εἰκῇ)*
Grammar
Part of Speech Adverb
Morphology G:ADV
DescriptionGreek Adverb
Occurrences
6 timesAppears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Galatians
2
1 Corinthians
1
Colossians
1
Matthew
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 15:2
- Colossians 2:18
- Galatians 3:4
- Galatians 4:11
- Matthew 5:22
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