Eikē — G1500

Definition

adverb

idly, i.e. without reason (or effect)

1. inconsiderately, without purpose, without just cause
2. in vain

Usually translated as

vain, without a cause, vainly

Origin

probably from G1502 (through the idea of failure)

• eíkō (G1502)

Occurrences

Eikē occurs 7 times in 6 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Galatians (2), Colossians (1)

• Matthew 5:22 — But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause (εἰκῆ) shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
• Romans 13:4 — For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain (εἰκῆ): for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
• 1 Corinthians 15:2 — By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain (εἰκῆ).
• Galatians 3:4 — Have ye suffered so many things in vain (εἰκῆ)? if it be yet in vain.
• Galatians 3:4 — Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain (εἰκῆ).
• Galatians 4:11 — I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain (εἰκῆ).
• Colossians 2:18 — Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly (εἰκῆ) puffed up by his fleshly mind,