Strong's Number 2756

The Linked Word Project
Transliteration:
kenos {ken-os'}
Word Origin:
apparently a primary word
TDNT:
3:659,426
Part of Speech:
adjective
Usage in the KJV:
vain 9, in vain 4, empty 4, vain things 1

Total: 18
Definition:
  1. empty, vain, devoid of truth
    1. of places, vessels, etc. which contain nothing
    2. of men
      1. empty handed
      2. without a gift
    3. metaph. destitute of spiritual wealth, of one who boasts of his faith as a transcendent possession, yet is without the fruits of faith
    4. metaph. of endeavours, labours, acts, which result in nothing, vain, fruitless, without effect
      1. vain of no purpose
TDNT - Theological Dictionary of the New Testament
TWOT - Theological Word Book of the Old Testament