GreekG2758Verb

κενόω

kenoō

5Occurrences
G2758Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify

from G2756 (κενός);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to empty. Metaphorical, to empty, make empty, vain or of no effect: καύχημα; ἑαυτόν, of Christ, (v Lft.; ICC, in 1, and esp. Gifford, Incarn., 54 ff.); pass., πίστις; ὁ σταυρός; καύχημα
LXX: (עָמָל pu.)*

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

κενόω appears 5 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

1 Corinthians
2
2 Corinthians
1
Philippians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 1:17BSB

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

1 Corinthians 9:15BSB

But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

2 Corinthians 9:3BSB

But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said.

Philippians 2:7BSB

but emptied Himself,taking the form of a servant,being made in human likeness.

Romans 4:14BSB

For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless,

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