1500 ~εἰκῆ~ eike \@i-kay’\@ probably from 1502 (through the idea of failure); TDNT-2:380,203; {See TDNT 215} adv AV-in vain 5, without a cause 1, vainly 1; 7
- 1) inconsiderably, without purpose, without just cause
- 2) in vain
- 2a) without success or effort