Kenóō — G2758

Definition

verb

to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify

1. to empty, make empty
2. to make void i. e. deprive of force, render vain, useless, of no effect
3. to make void i. e. cause a thing to be seen to be empty, hollow, false

Usually translated as

be in vain, make

Origin

from G2756

• kenós (G2756)

Occurrences

Kenóō occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (2), 2 Corinthians (1), Philippians (1)

• Romans 4:14 — For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void (κεκένωται), and the promise made of none effect:
• 1 Corinthians 1:17 — For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect (κενωθῆ).
• 1 Corinthians 9:15 — But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void (κενωση).
• 2 Corinthians 9:3 — Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain (κενωθῆ) in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready:
• Philippians 2:7 — But made himself of no reputation (ἐκένωσεν), and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: