1500

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