εἰκῆ (eikē) — Without a Cause
Greek word study: εἰκῆ (eikē), Strong's G1500. idly, i.e. without reason (or effect)
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idly, i.e. without reason (or effect)
KJV translation words: without a cause, (in) vain(-ly)
Strong's G1500 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:22 and last appears in Colossians 2:18.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Matthew 5:22 — εἰκῆ — in vain
- Romans 13:4 — εἰκῇ — in vain
- 1 Corinthians 15:2 — εἰκῇ — in vain
- Galatians 3:4 — εἰκῇ; — in vain
- Galatians 4:11 — εἰκῇ — in vain
- Colossians 2:18 — εἰκῇ — vainly
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Named in this entry's derivation: G1502 εἴκω (eíkō).
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What does eikē (G1500) mean?
Idly, i.e. without reason (or effect).
How is G1500 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1500 as: without a cause, (in) vain(-ly).
How often does εἰκῆ (eikē) appear?
Strong's G1500 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:22 and last appears in Colossians 2:18.
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