The meaning of “κενόω”
Understanding kenóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
make (of none effect, of no reputation, void), be in vain. - to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, fa...
κενόω
make (of none effect, of no reputation, void), be in vain. - to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 4:14 | “For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:” Word: κενόω (kenóō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:17 | “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.” Word: κενόω (kenóō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:15 | “But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.” Word: κενόω (kenóō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:3 | “Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:” Word: κενόω (kenóō) | |
| Philippians 2:7 | “But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:” Word: κενόω (kenóō) |