Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
empty talk
Usage: κενοφωνία, -ας, ἡ (κενός, φωνέω), [cf. κενολογέω (צָפַף), Isa.8:19 * ;] empty talk, babbling: pl., 1Ti.6:20, 2Ti.2:16.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2757
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G2757 Quick Answer
Strong's G2757 κενοφωνία (kenophonia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kenophonia (ken-of-o-nee'-ah) n. 1. empty sounding, i.e. fruitless discussion [from a presumed compound of G2756 and G5456] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include vain. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- kenophonia (ken-of-o-nee'-ah) n. 1. empty sounding, i.e. fruitless discussion [from a presumed compound of G2756 and G5456]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- vain
Meaning and Definition
kenophonia (ken-of-o-nee'-ah) n. 1. empty sounding, i.e. fruitless discussion [from a presumed compound of G2756 and G5456] KJV: vain Root(s): G2756, G5456
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2757. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2757 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kenophonia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
vain
1 Timothy 6:20
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How Strong's G2757 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G2757 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2757 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2757.
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2757, grouped by book.
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2757 FAQ
What does kenophonia (κενοφωνία) mean?
Kenophonia (Strong's G2757) is a Greek word most simply glossed "vain". kenophonia (ken-of-o-nee'-ah) n. 1. empty sounding, i.e. fruitless discussion [from a presumed compound of G2756 and G5456]
How many times is kenophonia (κενοφωνία) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2757 across 2 books.
Where can I study kenophonia (κενοφωνία) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2757 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate kenophonia (κενοφωνία)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as vain. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.