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Strong's Number G2756

κενός

kenos · ken-os'

Transliteration:

kenos{ken-os'}

Word Origin:

apparently a primary word

TDNT:

3:659,426

Part of Speech:

adjective

Strong's Definition:

empty (literally or figuratively)

Usage in the KJV:

vain 10, in vain 3, empty 4, vain things 1

Total: 18
Occurs 18 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

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