Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1500

Strong's G1500 · Greek

εἰκῇ

eike · /i-kay'/

Number
G1500
Language
Greek
Original word
εἰκῇ
Transliteration
eike
Pronunciation
i-kay'
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

probably from 1502 (through the idea of failure); idly, i.e. without reason (or effect):--without a cause, (in) vain(-ly).

KJV: without a cause, (in) vain(-ly)

Root / derivation: probably from 1502 (through the idea of failure)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εἰκῇ across 6 verses.

vain5×
cause1×
vainly1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians2 verses
Colossians1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1500 (eike) mean?

probably from 1502 (through the idea of failure); idly, i.e. without reason (or effect):--without a cause, (in) vain(-ly).

How many times does G1500 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1500 (εἰκῇ) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “vain.”

How is eike translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1500 is rendered as “vain” (5×), “cause” (1×), “vainly” (1×).

Where does the Greek word εἰκῇ come from?

probably from 1502 (through the idea of failure)