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# vain, vanity #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "vain" describes something that is useless or has no purpose. Vain things are empty and worthless.
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* The term "vanity" refers to worthlessness or emptiness. It can also refer to pride or arrogance.
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* In the Old Testament, idols are described as vain things that cannot deliver or save. They are worthless and have no use or purpose.
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* If something was done "in vain," it means that there was no good result from it. The effort or action did not accomplish anything.
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* To "believe in vain" means to believe in something that is not true and that gives false hope.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Depending on the context, the term "vain" could be translated as "empty" or "useless" or "hopeless" or "worthless" or "meaningless."
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* The phrase "in vain" could be translated as "without result" or "with no result" or "for no reason" or "with no purpose."
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* The term "vanity" could be translated as "pride" or "nothing worthwhile" or "hopelessness."
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(See also: [idol](../other/idol.md), [worthy](../kt/worthy.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Corinthians 15:1-2](en/tn/1co/help/15/01)
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* [1 Samuel 25:21-22](en/tn/1sa/help/25/21)
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* [2 Peter 02:17-19](en/tn/2pe/help/02/17)
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* [Isaiah 45:19](en/tn/isa/help/45/19)
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* [Jeremiah 02:29-31](en/tn/jer/help/02/29)
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* [Matthew 15:7-9](en/tn/mat/help/15/07) |