What does kenos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G2761

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

in vain, to no purpose, unmeaning, Jas. 4:5*

In the original Greek the word is written: κενῶς

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with kenos

These are the most notable occurrences of kenos (G2761) across the King James Bible.

James 4:5

Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about kenos

What does kenos mean in Greek?

Strong's G2761 (kenos) is a Greek word that means: in vain, to no purpose, unmeaning, Jas. 4:5* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does kenos appear in the Bible?

The word kenos (G2761) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2761?

Strong's G2761 is kenos, a Greek word defined as: in vain, to no purpose, unmeaning, Jas. 4:5*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is kenos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

kenos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.