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εἰκῆ G1500

G1500 is the Greek word εἰκῆ, transliterated eikē. The King James Version most often renders it vain.

Word: εἰκῆTransliteration: eikēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

idly, i.e. without reason (or effect).

Where it comes from

probably from G1502 (εἴκω) (through the idea of failure).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

vain 3×without a cause 1×vainly 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: without a cause, (in) vain(-ly).

Verses using εἰκῆ

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 5:22 · KJV

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Romans 13:4 · KJV

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

1 Corinthians 15:2 · KJV

By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

Galatians 3:4 · KJV

Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.

Colossians 2:18 · KJV

Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

Common questions

What does Strong's G1500 mean?

G1500 is the Greek word εἰκῆ (eikē), meaning idly, i.e. without reason (or effect).

How is G1500 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it vain (3 times), without a cause (1 time), vainly (1 time).

How many times does G1500 appear in the Bible?

εἰκῆ (eikē) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1500 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G1502 (εἴκω) (through the idea of failure).

Nearby entries

G1497 · εἴδωλον — an image (i.e. for worship); by…G1498 · εἴην — might (could, would, or should) be G1499 · εἰ καί — if also (or even)G1501 · εἴκοσι — a score G1502 · εἴκω — properly, to be weak, i.e. yield G1503 · εἴκω — to resemble

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