κενόω
kenoōVerbG2758
to empty
From: from G2756 (κενός);
Short Definition
to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify
Full Lexicon Entry
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 Usage: (עָמָל pu.)*
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
2
2 Corinthians
1
Philippians
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:17
- 1 Corinthians 9:15
- 2 Corinthians 9:3
- Philippians 2:7
- Romans 4:14
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