Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
vainly
Usage: κενῶς adv., [in LXX: Isa.49:4 (רִיק)* ;] in vain, to no purpose: Jas.4:5.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2761
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G2761 Quick Answer
Strong's G2761 κενῶς (kenos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kenos (ken-oce`) adv. 1. vainly, i.e. to no purpose [adverb from G2756] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include vain. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- kenos (ken-oce`) adv. 1. vainly, i.e. to no purpose [adverb from G2756]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- vain
Meaning and Definition
kenos (ken-oce`) adv. 1. vainly, i.e. to no purpose [adverb from G2756] KJV: in vain Root(s): G2756
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2761. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2761 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kenos, 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
James 4:5
How Strong's G2761 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 1 linked usage.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2761 (κενῶς) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Isaiah 49:4 — κενῶς
Strong's G2761 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 G2761 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
Strong's G2761 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have given my strength for vanity and for nothing: therefore is my judgment with the Lord, and my labor before my God.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2761.
Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have given my strength for vanity and for nothing: therefore is my judgment with the Lord, and my labor before my God.
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2761, grouped by book.
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2761 FAQ
What does kenos (κενῶς) mean?
Kenos (Strong's G2761) is a Greek word most simply glossed "in vain". kenos (ken-oce`) adv. 1. vainly, i.e. to no purpose [adverb from G2756]
How many times is kenos (κενῶς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2761 across 2 books.
Where can I study kenos (κενῶς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2761 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate kenos (κενῶς)?
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.
Does Strong's G2761 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2761, with linked reader references where each row is available.