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κενός G2756

G2756 is the Greek word κενός, transliterated kenós. The King James Version most often renders it vain.

Word: κενόςTransliteration: kenósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 11 verses

What it means

empty (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

apparently a primary word.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 12 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

vain 11×empty 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: empty, (in) vain.

Verses using κενός

All 11 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 1:53 · KJV

He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

1 Corinthians 15:10 · KJV

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

1 Corinthians 15:14 · KJV

And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · KJV

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 6:1 · KJV

We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

Ephesians 5:6 · KJV

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Philippians 2:16 · KJV

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Colossians 2:8 · KJV

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:1 · KJV

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:

1 Thessalonians 3:5 · KJV

For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.

James 2:20 · KJV

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

Common questions

What does Strong's G2756 mean?

G2756 is the Greek word κενός (kenós), meaning empty (literally or figuratively).

How is G2756 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it vain (11 times), empty (1 time).

How many times does G2756 appear in the Bible?

κενός (kenós) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2756 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary word.

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