Know the Word.

Greek word

eikē

εἰκῆ

What it means

idly, i.e. without reason

idly, i.e. without reason (or effect)

Where it comes from

probably from eíkō (εἴκω) (through the idea of failure)

How the King James translates it

  • vain3
  • cause1
  • vainly1

Every place it appears 5

Matthew5:22
Romans13:4
1 Corinthians15:2
Galatians3:4
Colossians2:18
eikē — Greek word meaning “idly, i.e. without reason”