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κενόω

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Definition

κενόω, -ῶ

(κενός, which see), [in LXX: Jeremiah 14:2; 15:9 (עָמָל pu.)* ;]

to empty. Metaphorical, to empty, make empty, vain or of no effect: καύχημα, 1 Corinthians 9:15; ἑαυτόν, of Christ, Philippians 2:7 (v Lft.; ICC, in 1, and esp. Gifford, Incarn., 54 ff.); pass., πίστις, Romans 4:14; ὁ σταυρός, 1 Corinthians 1:17; καύχημα, 2 Corinthians 9:3

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Romans 4:14κεκένωται · is useless
    For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless,
  2. 1 Corinthians 1:17κενωθῇ · be emptied of [its] power
    For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
  3. 1 Corinthians 9:15κενώσει · nullify
    But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.
  4. 2 Corinthians 9:3κενωθῇ · should not prove empty
    But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said.
  5. Philippians 2:7ἐκένωσεν · emptied
    …but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.