Strong's Greek Concordance

G2761: κενῶς

kenōs · “vainly”

Definition

vainly, i.e. to no purpose

KJV translates it as: in vain

Word origin: adverb from G2756 (κενός);

Extended definition

κενῶς
adv., [in LXX: Isa.49:4 (רִיק)* ;]
in vain, to no purpose: Jas.4:5.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G2761 is translated

  • in vain ×1

Bible verses with G2761 (kenōs)

Kenōs appears in 1 verse.

  • James 4:5

    Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?