κενοφωνία
kenophōniaempty talkHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
κενοφωνία, -ας, ἡ
(κενός, φωνέω), [cf. κενολογέω (צָפַף), Isaiah 8:19 * ;]
empty talk, babbling: pl., 1 Timothy 6:20, 2 Timothy 2:16.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 1 Timothy 6:20κενοφωνίας · empty chatterO Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
- 2 Timothy 2:16κενοφωνίας · empty chatterBut avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,