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 times

Appears 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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