Strong's Greek Concordance

G2758: κενόω

kenóō · “to empty”

Definition

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

KJV translates it as: make (of none effect, of no reputation, void), be in vain

Word origin: from G2756 (κενός);

Extended definition

κενόω, -ῶ
(κενός, which see), [in LXX: Jer.14:2 15:9 (עָמָל pu.)* ;]
to empty. Metaphorical, to empty, make empty, vain or of no effect: καύχημα, 1Co.9:15; ἑαυτόν, of Christ, Php.2:7 (v Lft.; ICC, in 1, and esp. Gifford, Incarn., 54 ff.); pass., πίστις, Rom.4:14; ὁ σταυρός, 1Co.1:17; καύχημα, 2Co.9:3†
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How G2758 is translated

  • has been made void ×1
  • may be emptied of power ×1
  • will make void. ×1
  • may be made void ×1
  • emptied ×1

Bible verses with G2758 (kenóō)

Kenóō appears in 5 verses.

  • Romans 4:14

    For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

  • 1 Corinthians 1:17

    For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:15

    But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:3

    Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:

  • Philippians 2:7

    But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: