2756

2756 ~κενός~ kenos \@ken-os’\@ apparently a primary word; TDNT-3:659,426; {See TDNT 380} adj AV-vain 9, in vain 4, empty 4, vain things 1; 18

1) empty, vain, devoid of truth

1a) of places, vessels, etc. which contain nothing

1b) of men

1b1) empty handed

1b2) without a gift

1c) metaph. destitute of spiritual wealth, of one who boasts of his faith as a transcendent possession, yet is without the fruits of faith

1d) metaph. of endeavours, labours, acts, which result in nothing, vain, fruitless, without effect

1d1) vain of no purpose