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