κενός
kenosAdjectiveG2756
empty
From: apparently a primary word;
Short Definition
empty (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
empty . Metaphorical, (a) empty, vain: λόγοι; ἀπάτη; κήρυγμα, πίστις; (b) vain, fruitless: ἡ χάρις; κόπος; ἡ εἴσοδος; κενά, (LXX); εἰς κενόν, in vain, to no purpose (Diod., LXX; cl. διὰ κενῆς),; (with) of persons, empty-handed: vain.
Synonyms
μάταιος, of the aim or effect of an action, κ. of its quality
LXX Usage: chiefly for רִיק and cognate forms
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
16 timesAppears 16 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
3
Luke
3
1 Thessalonians
2
2 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 15:10
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1
- Acts 4:25
- Galatians 2:2
- Luke 20:10
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