2756 kenos {ken-os'} apparently a primary word; TDNT - 3:659,426; adj AV - vain 9, in vain 4, empty 4, vain things 1; 18 1) empty, vain, devoid of truth 1a) of places, vessels, etc. which contain nothing 1b) of men 1b1) empty handed 1b2) without a gift 1c) metaph. destitute of spiritual wealth, of one who boasts of his faith as a transcendent possession, yet is without the fruits of faith 1d) metaph. of endeavours, labours, acts, which result in nothing, vain, fruitless, without effect 1d1) vain of no purpose |