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κενοφωνία G2757
G2757 is the Greek word κενοφωνία, transliterated kenophōnía. The King James Version most often renders it vain babblings.
What it means
empty sounding, i.e. fruitless discussion.
Where it comes from
from a presumed compound of G2756 (κενός) and G5456 (φωνή).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: vain.
Verses using κενοφωνία
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 6:20 · KJV
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
2 Timothy 2:16 · KJV
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2757 mean?
G2757 is the Greek word κενοφωνία (kenophōnía), meaning empty sounding, i.e. fruitless discussion.
How is G2757 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it vain babblings (2 times).
How many times does G2757 appear in the Bible?
κενοφωνία (kenophōnía) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2757 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a presumed compound of G2756 (κενός) and G5456 (φωνή).
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