From Textus Receptus
1500 εἰκῆ eike i-kay’
probably from 1502 (through the idea of failure); Adverb.
AV-in vain 5, without a cause 1, vainly 1; 7
- 1) inconsiderably, without purpose, without just cause
- 2) in vain
- 2a) without success or effort
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