ml_tw/bible/other/vain.md

vain, vanity

Definition:

The terms “vain” and “vanity” describe something that is useless or extremely temporary.

• In the Old Testament, idols are sometimes described as “vain” things that are worthless and cannot do anything.
• If something is done “in vain,” it means that there the effort or action did not accomplish what was intended. The phrase “in vain” might be translated in various ways, including: “without result;” “with no result;” “for no reason;” “for no purpose,” or “with no purpose.”
• Depending on the context, the term “vain” could be translated as “empty,” “useless,” “hopeless,” “worthless,” “meaningless,” etc.

(See also: false god, worthy)

Bible References:

• 1 Corinthians 15:1-2
• 1 Samuel 25:21-22
• 2 Peter 02:18
• Isaiah 45:19
• Jeremiah 02:29-31
• Matthew 15:09

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H1891, H1892, H2600, H7307, H7385, H7387, H7723, H8193, H8267, H8414, G945, G1500, G2756, G2758, G2761, G3151, G3152, G3153, G3155