The meaning of “εἰκῆ”
Understanding eikē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from εἴκω (through the idea of failure) without a cause, (in) vain(-ly). - idly, i.e. without reason (or effect...
εἰκῆ
probably from εἴκω (through the idea of failure) without a cause, (in) vain(-ly). - idly, i.e. without reason (or effect)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:22 | “But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.” Word: εἰκῆ (eikē) | |
| Romans 13:4 | “For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.” Word: εἰκῆ (eikē) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:2 | “By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.” Word: εἰκῆ (eikē) | |
| Galatians 4:11 | “I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.” Word: εἰκῆ (eikē) | |
| Colossians 2:18 | “Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,” Word: εἰκῆ (eikē) |