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κενόω G2758

G2758 is the Greek word κενόω, transliterated kenóō. The King James Version most often renders it made void.

Word: κενόωTransliteration: kenóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify.

Where it comes from

from G2756 (κενός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

made void 1×made of none effect 1×should make 1×void 1×should be in vain 1×made 1×no reputation 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: make (of none effect, of no reputation, void), be in vain.

Verses using κενόω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 4:14 · KJV

For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

1 Corinthians 1:17 · KJV

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

1 Corinthians 9:15 · KJV

But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

2 Corinthians 9:3 · KJV

Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:

Philippians 2:7 · KJV

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2758 mean?

G2758 is the Greek word κενόω (kenóō), meaning to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify.

How is G2758 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it made void (1 time), made of none effect (1 time), should make (1 time), void (1 time), should be in vain (1 time), among others.

How many times does G2758 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2758 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2756 (κενός).

Nearby entries

G2755 · κενόδοξος — vainly glorifying, i.e. self-conceited G2756 · κενός — empty (literally or figuratively)G2757 · κενοφωνία — empty sounding, i.e. fruitless discussion G2759 · κέντρον — a point ("centre"), i.e. a sting…G2760 · κεντυρίων — a centurion, i.e. captain of one hundred soldiers G2761 · κενῶς — vainly, i.e. to no purpose

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