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κενῶς G2761
G2761 is the Greek word κενῶς, transliterated kenōs. The King James Version most often renders it vain.
What it means
vainly, i.e. to no purpose.
Where it comes from
adverb from G2756 (κενός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: in vain.
Verses using κενῶς
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
James 4:5 · KJV
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
Common questions
What does Strong's G2761 mean?
G2761 is the Greek word κενῶς (kenōs), meaning vainly, i.e. to no purpose.
How is G2761 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it vain (1 time).
How many times does G2761 appear in the Bible?
κενῶς (kenōs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2761 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb from G2756 (κενός).
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