The meaning of “κενός”
Understanding kenós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word empty, (in) vain. - empty (literally or figuratively)
κενός
apparently a primary word empty, (in) vain. - empty (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 12:3 | “And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.” Word: κενός (kenós) | |
| Acts 4:25 | “Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?” Word: κενός (kenós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:1 | “We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.” Word: κενός (kenós) | |
| Ephesians 5:6 | “Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.” Word: κενός (kenós) | |
| Colossians 2:8 | “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Word: κενός (kenós) |