Strongs Number: G1500
- Greek Word
- εἰκῆ
- Transliteration
- eikē
- Phonetic
- i-kay'
- Part of Speech
- Adverb
- Strongs Definition
-
idly that is without reason (or effect)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. inconsiderably, without purpose, without just cause
2. in vain
a. without success or effort
- Origin
- Probably from G1502 (through the idea of failure)
- Bible Usage
- without a cause (in) vain (-ly.)