εἰκῇ (-ῆ, Rec., as in cl.), adv., [in LXX: Pro.28:25 (εἰκῇ)* ;] 1. without cause or reason: Mat.5:22 (E, mg.), Col.2:18 (ICC). 2. vainly, fruitlessly, to no purpose: Rom.13:4, 1Co.15:2, Gal.3:4 4:11, Col.2:18. † (AS)
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G1500 — εἰκῇ
eikē · in vain · Greek
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Romans 13:4 · εἰκῇfor of God it is a ministrant to thee for good; and if that which is evil thou mayest do, be fearing, for not in vain doth it bear the sword; for of God it is a ministrant, an avenger for wrath to him who is doing that which is evil.1 Corinthians 15:2 · εἰκῇthrough which also ye are being saved, in what words I proclaimed good news to you, if ye hold fast, except ye did believe in vain,Galatians 3:4 · εἰκῇ; · εἰκῇ.¶so many things did ye suffer in vain! if, indeed, even in vain.Galatians 4:11 · εἰκῇI am afraid of you, lest in vain I did labour toward you.Colossians 2:18 · εἰκῇlet no one beguile you of your prize, delighting in humble-mindedness and in worship of the messengers, intruding into the things he hath not seen, being vainly puffed up by the mind of his flesh,